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Ernest Lee Walrath Jr.

1931 – 1951-04-17 Convicted 1951

Buried at: Morris Hill Cemetery , Boise, ID · Morris Hill Cemetery

Criminal History (Public Record)

Convicted (with his brother-in-law) of the 1950 first-degree murder of storekeeper Newton Wilson.

Background

Ernest Lee Walrath Jr. (1931–1951) was executed by hanging on April 17, 1951, at the Idaho State Penitentiary (double execution with Troy Dale Powell) for first-degree murder.

Sources & Verification

Executed in Idaho by hanging April 17, 1951. Buried Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise. Find a Grave memorial 61952355: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61952355/ernest-lee-walrath . Idaho execution records and contemporary news coverage.

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⚠ Proximity Warning within ~5 miles

The following other flagged graves were found near this location:

John Jurko

Morris Hill Cemetery · ~0 miles away

John Jurko

Morris Hill Cemetery · ~0.27 miles away

John Jurko

Morris Hill Cemetery · ~0.27 miles away

Additional Documented Idaho Penitentiary Execution (early 1900s)

Idaho State Penitentiary Cemetery (Old Idaho Penitentiary Cemetery) · ~1.6 miles away

Edward E. “Ed” Rice

Idaho State Penitentiary Cemetery (Old Idaho Penitentiary Cemetery) · ~1.6 miles away