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John "Jay" Hicks

1866-04-17 โ€“ 1894-11-15 Convicted 1894
Buried at: Bear Butte Cemetery , Sturgis, SD ยท Bear Butte Cemetery (public)

Criminal History (Public Record)

Convicted of the murder of John Henry in Meade County.

Background

John "Jay" Hicks (1866โ€“1894) was executed by hanging on November 15, 1894, in Meade County, South Dakota, for murder.

Sources & Verification

  • Executed in South Dakota by hanging November 15, 1894. Buried Bear Butte Cemetery, Sturgis (public). Find a Grave memorial 81287017: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81287017/john-hicks . South Dakota execution records.

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โš  Proximity Warning within ~5 miles

The following other flagged graves were found near this location:

Ernest B. Loveswar
Bear Butte Cemetery ยท ~0 miles away

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