Executed

Thomas Griffin

died September 1915 · South Carolina

Thomas Griffin was executed in South Carolina in September 1915, alongside his brother. More than 100 people from Chester County petitioned Governor Richard Manning to commute the sentences. His great-nephew, Tom Joyner, later sought pardons, and in 2009 Thomas and his brother received posthumous pardons.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: the state (judicial execution carried out) (court).

Source

South Carolina Death Penalty Information Center

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