S3E6 - The Execution of John Gordon

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The Story of Rhode Island

Kevin Padula

40 episodes

1 week ago

The history of Rhode Island is truly remarkable. The Story of Rhode Island is my humble attempt to tell you some of the stories about the people, places, and events that have made Rhode Island the state it is today. To learn more about the show visit the Story of Rhode Island Podcast website at https://www.storyofrhodeisland.com/

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S3E6 - The Execution of John Gordon

The Story of Rhode Island

31 minutes

4 months ago

S3E6 - The Execution of John Gordon

1843 - 1845 | Following the murder of wealthy industrialist Amasa Sprague, Irish immigrant John Gordon is unjustly executed for the crime.

My Favorite Books on this Topic:

The Hanging and Redemption of John Gordon: The True Story of Rhode Island's Last Execution by Paul F. Caranci

*Map image from Rhode Island Boundaries by John H Cady.

To learn more about this episode go to The Story of Rhode Island website