Executed

James Tracy

died September 15, 1882 · Chicago, Illinois

James Tracy was hanged inside the jail in Chicago on September 15, 1882, at about 2:05 in the afternoon. The Memphis Daily Appeal reported the next day that about 200 people witnessed the execution. He was held at the Chicago jail, where the state carried out his execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

News report

Memphis Daily Appeal, September 16, 1882, page 1 Memphis Daily Appeal, September 16, 1882

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