Executed
Louis Capozzi
Louis Capozzi, 27, of Newark, was electrocuted at Trenton State Prison on November 18, 1927. Before his death he wrote letters to relatives and gave a crucifix to one of his sisters. He wrote that he was innocent and that the investigation should not be stopped. Hundreds of people attended his funeral, and he was buried in Jersey City.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. Louis Capozzi maintained his innocence, writing that the investigation should not stop.