On December 22, 1869, the streets of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, were abuzz with morbid curiosity. The county prison, where the execution of Adam Titus was set to take place, was packed with people eager to witness the final act of a man who had met his maker for a heinous crime. The once-familiar thoroughfares were now crowded with onlookers, all clamoring for a glimpse of the condemned man’s last moments.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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