Global InformationJohn McCaffary information
John McCaffary | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1820 Ireland |
| Died | August 21, 1851 (aged 30/31) Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Botched execution by hanging (unintentional strangulation) |
| Criminal status | Executed (August 21, 1851) |
| Spouse | Bridgett McCaffary |
| Conviction(s) | Willful murder[1] |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
| Details | |
| Victims | Bridgett McCaffary |
| Date | July 23, 1850 |
John McCaffary[a] (c. 1820 – August 21, 1851) was an Irish-American farmer who was convicted and executed for the murder of his wife, Bridgett McCaffary. His execution by hanging was botched; he was unintentionally strangled for over 20 minutes until he died. His execution led to the abolition of capital punishment in Wisconsin.
- ^ "Wisconsin". Death Penalty Information Center.
- ^ Bie, Michael (June 1, 2007). It Happened in Wisconsin. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9780762753581 – via Google Books.
- ^ Swanson, Carl (February 23, 2022). Historic Milwaukee Crimes: The Vengeful Seamstress, the Absconding Alderman and More. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9781467150200 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Mac Gafraidh - Irish Names and Surnames". www.libraryireland.com.
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