Executed

Edward Gertson

died May 9, 1947 · Charlestown State Prison, Massachusetts

Edward Gertson was electrocuted at Charlestown State Prison on May 9, 1947, together with Phillip Bellino. An account of the executions notes that they were the last executions carried out in Massachusetts. Their deaths led to a commission being set up to review the effectiveness of the death penalty.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Source

Massachusetts Death Penalty Information Center

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