Executed
Marshall Anderson
Marshall Anderson was hanged at Malvern, Arkansas, on April 29, 1896, while held in custody. On the gallows he said that his life had been sworn away and maintained that he had killed the victim in self-defense. He was Black, and his execution was reported in the press the day after it took place.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state. On the gallows he said his life had been sworn away and claimed he killed the victim in self-defense, according to the newspaper report.
Reported by: the newspaper report.