Executed

Joseph A. Ream

United States Jail, District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Joseph A. Ream was executed by hanging at the United States jail in Washington, D.C., according to newspaper reports published in August 1895. The Cape Girardeau Democrat reported the hanging, and the Griggs Courier also reported it, citing news reports.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Griggs Courier, citing news reports (reporters).

Sources (2)

Griggs Courier, August 2, 1895, page 2 Griggs Courier, August 2, 1895
The Cape Girardeau Democrat, August 3, 1895, page 2 The Cape Girardeau Democrat, August 3, 1895

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