Jimmy Thompson (executioner)
Jimmy Thompson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1895 |
| Died | 1950 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Executioner |
Jimmy Thompson (circa 1895 – 1950 or later[1]) was the Mississippi executioner active from 1940–1950. He executed around 55 people.[2] He had a number of tattoos. He used a portable electric chair and was paid $100 per execution.[3]
References
- ^ "MISSISSIPPI: Death on Wheels". TIME. 1943-01-18. Retrieved 2012-03-09.
- ^ "Executions is the U.S. 1608-2002: The ESPY File" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-03-09.
- ^ LIFE - Google Books. 1940-10-07. Retrieved 2012-03-09.