Texas Hanging

Started by Fox Creek Kid, May 15, 2013, 10:52:54 PM

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Fox Creek Kid

Earliest known photograph of a hanging in Texas on June 22, 1866 in Brownsville:


http://www.flickr.com/photos/smu_cul_digitalcollections/4770883327/in/set-72157622481695214


Far less elaborate than Hollywood has presented.  ::)  ;)

Shotgun Franklin

The comments help explain the subject of the photo too.
Yes, I do have more facial hair now.

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