Executed

Perry Smith

died April 14, 1965 · Lansing Correctional Facility, Leavenworth County, Kansas

Perry Smith was executed by hanging at the Kansas State Penitentiary in Lansing, Kansas, on April 14, 1965. He was put to death on the prison's original gallows, together with Richard Hickock. He was held in the custody of the state of Kansas at the penitentiary until his execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Source

‘In Cold Blood’ killers hanged on gallows like these added to Kansas prison tour Kansas City Star, May 17, 2025

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