Executed

John Swift

died April 18, 1889 · Connecticut

John Swift was executed by the State of Connecticut by hanging on April 18, 1889, according to the Connecticut State Library's record of executions in the state. That record classifies the death as a homicide, meaning a killing carried out by the state. The source gives no further account of his life or of the proceedings.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Connecticut State Library.

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Capital Punishment: Executions in Connecticut Connecticut State Library, Executions in Connecticut 1639-2005

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