Executed

James P. Paris

died April 25, 1904 · Lauderdale County, Mississippi

James P. Paris was hanged in Meridian, Mississippi, on April 25, 1904, in a judicial execution. Earlier, Governor Vardaman had stepped in to prevent a mob from lynching him. His death took place in the custody of the state.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: news reporting of the hanging.

News report

San Antonio Daily Light, April 25, 1904, page 1 San Antonio Daily Light, April 25, 1904

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