Executed

Joe Hill

died 1915 · Utah

Joe Hill was a labor activist and songwriter. The AP report says he was executed by firing squad in Utah in 1915. The account reports that he insisted on his innocence until the end.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. Joe Hill insisted on his innocence until the end.

Source

The US is killing someone by firing squad for the 1st time in 15 years. Here's a look at the history | The Associated Press www.ap.org, March 7, 2025

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