Deaths in Custody
Executed

James Tretlow

died April 18, 1883 · Morris County, New Jersey

James Tretlow was executed by the state at Morristown, New Jersey, on April 18, 1883. The execution was carried out by the state, which held him in custody until that day. A newspaper report published on April 28, 1883, in the St. Landry Democrat records the execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: news reports.

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