Executed

Hugh M. Brooks

died August 10, 1888

Hugh M. Brooks was executed by hanging on August 10, 1888. The Western Appeal reported that he left a final statement reasserting his innocence. Attending physicians said a post-mortem found that his neck was broken. His mother, sister, daughter and attorney accompanied his remains after the post-mortem.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. Hugh M. Brooks maintained his innocence in a final statement, as reported in the accounts.

Reported by: attending physicians.

Source

Western Appeal, August 18, 1888, page 3 Western Appeal, August 18, 1888

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