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Published February 07, 2012, 12:00 AM

Hanging


This photo shows the hanging of John Lee on February 15, 1889. Lee’s was the only legal hanging in Douglas County’s history. Officers, physicians, ministers and reporters were allowed to witness the execution.



Photo from Douglas County Album of the Ages.

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