William Reno

William Reno was one of four Reno brothers from Seymour, Indiana. According to a 1905 Washington Times retrospective, a mob took him and his brothers from the jail at New Albany and lynched them. The account gives no date for the killing and does not say whether the jailer or sheriff resisted the mob, gave up the keys, or handed the men over. This is the newspaper's account, written decades after the events.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. The Washington Times 1905 retrospective account says a mob took William Reno from the jail at New Albany and lynched him.

Reported by: Washington Times 1905 retrospective account (reporters).

News report

• The Washington Times, September 17, 1905, page 37 The Washington Times, September 17, 1905