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Clarence Gray

died March 5, 1886 · Humboldt County, Nevada

Clarence Gray was executed by hanging in Winnemucca, Nevada, on March 5, 1886, according to the Arizona Weekly Citizen. In a short speech before his execution, he denied his guilt and did not name anyone else. The paper reported that a doctor pronounced him dead about five minutes after the drop fell.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

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