Executed
John Speers
John Speers was put to death by hanging at Waco, Texas, on September 20, 1878. It was a judicial execution carried out by the state, and he died in state custody. The hanging took place in Waco, the city where he was held at the time of his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state
Reported by: newspaper report of the Waco, Texas hanging (reporters).