Executed
Henrietta Murrell
Henrietta Murrell, a Black woman, was hanged inside a jail on September 29, 1891, in a private execution attended by guards, citizens, ministers and reporters. Described as very cool and composed, she spoke with Rev. Mr. Cox about her soul and said she believed Christ could save her. Her objections to the execution were reported as her claim of innocence and her statement to the sheriff, just before the drop, that he ought not to hang her.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. She maintained her innocence before the hanging, according to the account.
Reported by: reporters who attended the hanging.