Executed
Fred Hoelman
Fred Hoelman was put to death by hanging at Paxton, Illinois, on May 14, 1897, in a judicial execution. The Kinsley Graphic reported the hanging in its issue of May 21, 1897. He was in the custody of the state until the execution was carried out under its authority.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state
Reported by: brief 1897 newspaper item (reporters).