Executed

Charlie Townsend

died August 28, 1885 · County Jail, Huntsville, Alabama

Charlie Townsend was put to death by hanging in the yard of the County Jail at Huntsville, Alabama, on August 28, 1885. The Las Vegas Daily Gazette reported the hanging the following day. According to the report, the drop broke his neck.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Huntsville County Jail dispatch (reporters).

Source

Las Vegas Daily Gazette, August 29, 1885, page 3 Las Vegas Daily Gazette, August 29, 1885

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