Deaths in Custody
Executed

Stephen Richards

died January 11, 1884 · Placer County, California

Stephen Richards was executed by hanging at Auburn, California, on January 11, 1884. The execution was a judicial one, carried out under the authority of the state. He was held in custody until his death, which was the sentence's outcome.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: newspaper report of the execution at Auburn, California (reporters).

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