Executed
Peter Wassels
Peter Wassels was hanged on July 22, 1897, in the yard of the Wilkes-Barre county jail in Pennsylvania. His execution took place inside the jail grounds, where he had been held in custody. Officials carried out the sentence by hanging, and the death was recorded as an execution by the state.
Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state
Reported by: 1897 newspaper report (reporters).