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Thomas Holt

died June 26, 1896 · Colorado Penitentiary, Canon City, Colorado

Thomas Holt was executed by hanging at the state penitentiary at Canon City, Colorado, on the night of June 26, 1896. He was put to death together with two other men. The record of his execution gives no further details about his life, family or work. The Barton County Democrat's report of the hanging is the only account drawn on here.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: state penitentiary at Canon City (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

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