Pete Wussels

Pete Wussels was held at the county jail in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. On July 22, 1897, the state carried out his execution by hanging in the jail yard. He died in the jail where he had been held.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: brief newspaper report of the hanging.

Sources (2)

• San Antonio Daily Light, July 22, 1897, page 4 San Antonio Daily Light, July 22, 1897
• The Nebraska Advertiser, July 30, 1897, page 2 The Nebraska Advertiser, July 30, 1897