| Rich Owens | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 19, 1880 |
| Died | (aged 67) Oklahoma |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Executioner |
| Known for | State executioner |
Rich Owens (June 19, 1880 – February 26, 1948) was Oklahoma's executioner from 1918 to 1947 at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary. He was responsible for 65 executions, and killed 10 others in his lifetime. Owens was also the boss of a prison work crew. He died of liver cancer on February 26, 1948, after falling ill in September 1947.
References
- "Rich Owens". 19 June 1880.
- ^ Eric (2006-08-22). "lmharnisch: The Rich Owens Saga". lmharnisch.blogspot.com. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- "Drugs Newest Execution Method". The Press-Courier. 3 December 1979. Retrieved 18 February 2012.
- Gene Curtis (10 July 2007). "Only in Oklahoma: Executing criminals just another job". Retrieved 16 February 2012.
 | This biography article about law enforcement in the United States is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |