Lynching of Jay Lynch
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The lynching of Jay Lynch, age 28, took place in Lamar, Missouri, on May 28, 1919. That year had 83 lynchings in the United States. This was one of four against white men.[1]
For other uses, see Jay Lynch.
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Date | May 28, 1919 (1919-05-28) |
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Time | Around 3:00 PM |
Location | Lamar, Missouri, US |
Coordinates | 37.49497°N 94.27627°W / 37.49497; -94.27627 |
Motive | Anger towards the murderer of Sheriff John Harlow and the sheriff's son |
Target | Jay Lynch |
Participants | Mob |
Outcome | Jay Lynch hanged |
Deaths | 1 |
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