Leroy Donovan

Leroy Donovan was hanged at Rawlins, in Wyoming Territory, in January 1884. The Democratic Advocate described the hanging as the first carried out in Wyoming by due process of law. The Indian Chieftain reported the execution in a brief notice, without details of the proceedings or of where he was held beforehand.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: newspaper report.

Sources (2)

• Indian Chieftain, January 24, 1884, page 1 Indian Chieftain, January 24, 1884
• The Democratic Advocate, January 26, 1884, page 2 The Democratic Advocate, January 26, 1884