November 9, 1899Moundsville, West VirginiaFrank Broadenax (29) is hanged for the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old Broadenax (alternatively spelled Broadnax) had been part of a group of men, called “strong and lusty fellows” by the press, who established themselves as the local law enforcement in their mining camp. The men appointed a judge who in…
FLW: “this is my doing”
Famous Last Words Steven Timothy Judy Indiana March 9, 1981 “I don’t hold no grudges. This is my doing. I’m sorry it happened.” Judy was executed for the rape and murder of Terry Chasteen (21) and her 3 children between 2 and 5 years old. He coerced Chasteen to the side of the road while…