Deaths in Custody
Executed

Kenry Knight

died May 18, 1883 · Waycross, Georgia

Kenry Knight was held in the custody of authorities at Waycross, Georgia, and was hanged there on May 18, 1883. A crowd of about 2,500 people gathered to watch the execution. On the gallows Knight professed religion and urged those present to take warning from his example, expressing the hope of meeting them in heaven.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: news reports.

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