Holtert Massey

Holtert Massey was hanged in the jail yard at Fort Smith, Arkansas, in a judicial execution. The jail yard was the place where he was held. An Iowa newspaper reported the hanging in April 1883. His death is recorded as an execution carried out by the state.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: 1883 Arkansas newspaper report of the Fort Smith execution (reporters).

Source

• The Iowa Plain Dealer, April 19, 1883, page 4 The Iowa Plain Dealer, April 19, 1883