T. Berry Bruce

Thomas Berry Bruce[1] (August 16, 1919 – October 12, 1994)[2] was the Mississippi executioner active from 1957 until 1987.[3] He executed between 14 and 16 people,[4] including Jimmy Lee Gray,[5] during his career. For many years, his wife was unaware of his occasional duty; she thought that he only marketed fruits and vegetables to grocery stores. All of his executions were conducted using the gas chamber.

References

  1. ↑ "Psychology Resource Center for Students". College.cengage.com. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
  2. ↑ "Thomas Berry Bruce (1919 - 1994) - Find A Grave Memorial". Findagrave.com. 2011-01-06. Retrieved 2012-02-16.
  3. ↑ Mississippi's executioner leaves job after 30 years. The Advocate. May 15, 1987. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  4. ↑ Executions is the U.S. 1608-2002: The ESPY File Executions by State. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  5. ↑ "CBC News: Reports from abroad: Neil Macdonald". Cbc.ca. November 7, 2011. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
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