Executed

Bill Longley

died October 11, 1878 · Lee County, Texas

Bill Longley was hanged at Giddings, Texas, on October 11, 1878, before a large crowd. The Jasper Weekly Courier reported that he expressed penitence before he was hanged. The execution was carried out by the state of Texas.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: news reports.

Source

The Jasper Weekly Courier, October 25, 1878, page 2 The Jasper Weekly Courier, October 25, 1878

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