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Belton Jail Massacre of 1874: Texas' most violent night of frontier justice

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The mob, armed and organized, forced its way into the jail and opened fire on the inmates inside their cells. Nine prisoners were killed, with only one surviving.

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Belton Jail Massacre of 1874: Texas' most violent night of frontier justice

The mob, armed and organized, forced its way into the jail and opened fire on the inmates inside their cells. Nine prisoners were killed, with only one surviving.

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KCEN broke the news in on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
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