John Jones

John Jones was hanged in the courthouse yard at Murphysboro, Illinois, in May 1896, in an execution the Indianapolis Journal reported. The Elmore Bulletin also reported his hanging at Murphysboro and said he professed repentance before he died.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: the report.

Sources (2)

• The Indianapolis Journal, May 20, 1896, page 1 The Indianapolis Journal, May 20, 1896
• Elmore Bulletin, May 27, 1896, page 1 Elmore Bulletin, May 27, 1896