Executed

Rush Bennett

died February 4, 1881 · Eldorado, Arkansas

Rush Bennett was hanged at Eldorado, Arkansas, on February 4, 1881, in a judicial execution. The American Citizen reported the execution in its February 12, 1881 issue. He was a man held in custody until his sentence was carried out.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

News report

American Citizen, February 12, 1881, page 1 American Citizen, February 12, 1881

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