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.

Citation

Bill Wax, "The Execution of John Spenkelink," in POYi Archive, Item #9811, http://archive.poy.org/items/show/9811 (accessed November 23, 2024).

Date Added

07.04.2008