Deaths in Custody
Executed

Franklin Stiehler

died November 14, 1879 · Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Franklin Stiehler was executed by hanging at Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on November 14, 1879, as a judicial execution. The hanging took place on the same gallows that had been used for another man. Franklin Stiehler was held in custody until the sentence was carried out.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

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