Executed

John 'Patsey' Harris

Washington jail, District of Columbia, District of Columbia

John 'Patsey' Harris was hanged at the District of Columbia jail in Washington, as reported by the Griggs Courier on February 21, 1896. The hanging was carried out as a judicial execution at the jail where Harris was held. Harris was in the custody of the District of Columbia jail when the hanging took place.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: a brief news item.

Source

Griggs Courier, February 21, 1896, page 6 Griggs Courier, February 21, 1896

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