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The following is a list of people executed by the U.S. state of West Virginia from 1861 to 1959. Capital punishment was abolished in West Virginia in 1965. [ 1 ] From 1861 to 1959, 112 people have been executed in West Virginia, [ 2 ] 102 by hanging , 9 by electrocution and 1 by hanging in chains .
Mike Leach, 61, college football coach (Mississippi State University, Texas Tech University, Washington State University) (b. 1961) [828] Stuart Margolin , 82, actor ( The Rockford Files , Death Wish , Bret Maverick ), Emmy winner ( 1979 , 1980 ) (b. 1940) [ 829 ]
In 1949, West Virginia became the last state to adopt the electric chair as its only means of execution. The first two inmates electrocuted were 29-year-old Harry Burdette and 32-year-old Fred Painter on March 26, 1951. [1] Then-State Delegate Robert Byrd was among the official witnesses during their executions. [2]
Dr. John Boyle murdered his wife, Noreen Boyle, on Dec. 31, 1989. Authorities found the Ohio woman's body on Jan. 25, 1990, under the basement floor of John's new home in Pennsylvania.
Derek Castle – son of Bo White; brother of Kirk White. Currently lives in West Virginia, in the same trailer with his Mother. Derek is unemployed but sells used cell phones and baseball cards on EBay. He is still in active addiction and has been arrested for several domestic situations. He dreams of being famous and actively scams on social ...
Donna Jean Boley (née Northcraft; born December 9, 1935 [1]) is a Republican member of the West Virginia Senate representing the 3rd district.She was appointed by West Virginia Governor Arch A. Moore, Jr. on May 14, 1985, to fill the seat vacated by Sam White’s resignation on April 24, 1985. [2]
UK added one of the state’s biggest high school stars to its 2025 recruiting class. Kentucky football lands commitment from Boyle County star, one of state’s top playmakers Skip to main content
Resigned after being appointed justice of West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals [100] [101] George William Johnson: Democratic: March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1925 4th: Charles Town: Jefferson: Elected in 1922. Lost re-election to Woodyard. [102] [103] March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1943 Elected in 1932. Lost re-election to Ellis. David Emmons ...