John Joiner

John Joiner, a Black man, was hanged at the county workhouse in Wilmington, Delaware, in a judicial execution. Newspapers reported his death in mid-September 1904. He was held at the workhouse when he was put to death.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: brief newspaper item reporting the hanging at the county workhouse in Wilmington, Delaware (reporters).

Sources (2)

• Turner County Herald, September 15, 1904, page 2 Turner County Herald, September 15, 1904
• The Herald-Advance, September 16, 1904, page 3 The Herald-Advance, September 16, 1904