Executed
David C. Butler
David C. Butler was hanged at Nevada, California, on March 26, 1858, according to a short item in the Springfield Weekly Republican that summarized San Francisco newspapers. The paper reported that the execution was carried out under the law. The item appeared in the Springfield paper on April 3, 1858.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state
Reported by: Springfield Weekly Republican, summarizing San Francisco papers (reporters).