Died in custody
William Maloney
Wm. Maloney was held by officers in Wyoming Territory in May 1884. A mob took him from the officers and lynched him. He died at the hands of the mob, not in the custody of the officers who had held him.
Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A mob took Maloney from the officers holding him and lynched him, according to the account.
Reported by: news reports.