Deaths in Custody
Executed

Samuel J. Frost

died May 26, 1876 · Worcester County, Massachusetts

Samuel J. Frost was held in state custody until he was executed by the state in Worcester, Massachusetts, on May 26, 1876. His execution took place on the same day that Thomas W. Piper was executed in Boston. The state carried out both executions on that date.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

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