Executed

Willis Van Wormer

died October 1, 1903 · Clinton County, New York

Willis Van Wormer was one of three brothers put to death in the electric chair at Dannemora, New York, on October 1, 1903. The River Press reported that the triple execution lasted about fifteen minutes. He was held in custody before his execution.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: the New York state prison authorities at Dannemora (the agency that held him). The only account of how this person died comes from the agency that held him.

Source

The River Press, October 7, 1903, page 1 The River Press, October 7, 1903

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