Executed
Charles Gillespie
Charles Gillespie, a Black man from Richmond, was put to death in Virginia's electric chair on February 16, 1909, about a month after the events that led to his case. An article published in 2020 by VCU News describes his trial as a sham, saying an all-white jury deliberated less than five minutes before convicting him. The same article describes the press coverage of cases like his as racially biased.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. The article calls his trial a sham, saying an all-white jury deliberated less than five minutes.
Reported by: reporters.