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Black Jack
Born
Thomas Edward Ketchum
(1863-10-31)October 31, 1863
San Saba County, Texas, U.S.
Died
April 26, 1901(1901-04-26) (aged 37)
Union County, Territory of New Mexico, U.S.
Cause of death
Decapitation due to botched execution by hanging
Occupation(s)
Cowboy, outlaw
Criminal status
Executed
Conviction(s)
Attempted train robbery
Criminal penalty
Death
Thomas Edward Ketchum (known as Black Jack; October 31, 1863 – April 26, 1901) was an American cowboy who later became an outlaw. He was executed in 1901 for attempted train robbery. The execution by hanging was botched; he was decapitated because the executioner used a rope that was too long.
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