William Hayes

William Hayes was held at the old Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, where he was hanged in the prison yard. Powell County Coroner Heather Gregory said the cause of death was hanging. He was hanged alongside George Rock, and he is buried in the prison section of Hillcrest Cemetery.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Powell County Coroner Heather Gregory (medical examiner or coroner).

Source

• Deer Lodge cemetery is final resting place for inmates who died in prison NBC Montana, October 31, 2021