Deaths in Custody
Executed

George "Tiny" Mercer

died January 6, 1989 · Missouri

George "Tiny" Mercer was executed by lethal injection in Missouri on January 6, 1989. That was the first execution in the state in 24 years, according to STLtoday.com, which reported it in 2025.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: State of Missouri.

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