Died in custody

Will McGrill

died July 11, 1911 · Mitchell County, Georgia

Will McGrill was held in the custody of the sheriff at Baconton, Georgia. According to The County Record, a mob took him from the sheriff and lynched him on Tuesday, July 11, 1911. The paper does not say whether the sheriff resisted, gave up the keys or handed him over.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. The County Record reports that a mob took Will McGrill from the sheriff at Baconton, Georgia, and lynched him.

Reported by: The County Record (reporters).

Source

The County Record, July 13, 1911, page 4 The County Record, July 13, 1911

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