Executed

Joseph Brewster

died July 5, 1883 · Ysleta, Texas

Joseph Brewster was hanged at Ysleta, Texas, on Thursday, July 5, 1883, according to the Daily Republican, which reported it two days later. The paper said the rope slipped during the first attempt and that he was hanged a second time.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. The Daily Republican reported that the rope slipped during the first attempt at the hanging and he was hanged again.

Reported by: Daily Republican (reporters).

News report

Daily Republican, July 7, 1883, page 1 Daily Republican, July 7, 1883

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