Executed

Eugene L. Avery

died March 14, 1879 · Portland, Oregon

Eugene L. Avery was hanged in Portland, Oregon, on Friday, March 14, 1879, in a judicial execution carried out while he was held in state custody. He was put to death by hanging in the city of Portland. The account describes his death as an execution by hanging and does not record any further details of how it was carried out.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: news reporting on the hanging at Portland, Oregon (reporters).

Source

The People And New Hampshire Patriot, March 20, 1879, page 2 The People And New Hampshire Patriot, March 20, 1879

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