Deaths in Custody
Executed

John Roberson

died January 10, 1913 · Dallas County Jail, Dallas County, Texas

John Roberson was executed by hanging at the Dallas County Jail in Dallas, Texas, on January 10, 1913. A crowd gathered in the rain to watch the execution take place. The execution is recorded as carried out by the state.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: news report of the hanging at the Dallas County Jail (reporters).

News report