Executed

Benjamin Willis

died December 30, 1898 · Connecticut

Benjamin Willis was executed by the State of Connecticut by hanging on December 30, 1898, according to the Connecticut State Library's record of executions in the state. That record lists the cause of death as execution by hanging and the manner as homicide, which is the state's own classification. He was in the state's custody when he died.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Connecticut State Library.

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Capital Punishment: Executions in Connecticut Connecticut State Library, Executions in Connecticut 1639-2005

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