Lynching of Unknown: October 12, 1887
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City: Rio Grande City, Texas (area)
County: Starr County
Race or Ethnicity of Victim: Hispanic
Gender of Victim: Male
Age of Victim: Unknown
Alleged Crime: Kidnapping
Manner of Death: Unknown
Source of Information: Chicago Tribune
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