Executed

Troy Dye

died May 29, 1879 · Sacramento County, California

Troy Dye was hanged at Sacramento, California, on May 29, 1879, as reported by The Kenosha Telegraph on June 5 of that year. His death was a judicial execution carried out while he was held in state custody.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: historical newspaper report of the execution at Sacramento (reporters).

Source

The Kenosha Telegraph, June 5, 1879, page 8 The Kenosha Telegraph, June 5, 1879

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