Executed

Jordan Brown

died April 4, 1896 · Bullock County, Alabama

Jordan Brown was executed by hanging at Union Springs, Alabama, on April 4, 1896, before a crowd, while in state custody. The Griggs Courier reported that he was allowed to address the crowd before the drop. The same account said he was pronounced dead within minutes.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Source

Griggs Courier, April 10, 1896, page 6 Griggs Courier, April 10, 1896

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