Executed
Jerry Cox
Jerry Cox, a Black man, was executed by hanging at noon on December 21, 1883, in Georgetown, South Carolina, before a small crowd. According to the Savannah Morning News, he maintained his innocence as he went to the scaffold and spoke briefly in a low voice, saying he knew he was a great sinner. The paper reported that death came from strangulation about twenty-five minutes after the drop fell. His claim of innocence is recorded as his own statement, reported by the newspaper.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. He maintained his innocence on the scaffold, as the newspaper reported.
Reported by: the newspaper report.