S3E6 - The Execution of John Gordon

1843 - 1845 | Following the murder of wealthy industrialist Amasa Sprague, Irish immigrant John Gordon is unjustly executed for the crime.

My Favorite Books on this Topic:

The Hanging and Redemption of John Gordon: The True Story of Rhode Island's Last Execution by Paul F. Caranci

*Map image from Rhode Island Boundaries by John H Cady.

To learn more about this episode go to The Story of Rhode Island website