The Execution of John Spenkelink
Photo Title
The Execution of John Spenkelink
Photographer/Creator
Bill Wax
Collection
Publisher
Gainesville Sun
Caption/Description
John Spenkelink became the first person in our nation since 1967 to be executed legally against his will. He was convicted and sentenced to die for the 1973 death of his traveling companion Joseph Syzmanski. The day after the execution the remaining 133 on Death Row sent a wreath to the memorial service.
Citation
Bill Wax, "The Execution of John Spenkelink," in POYi Archive, Item #9809, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/9809 (accessed June 5, 2025).
Date Added
07.04.2008