On December 3, 1902, Charles Barrett robbed and killed John Hennessey, in Calvin, Indian Territory. Hennessey was an older, reclusive man who was known to have a lot of money.
Investigation of the killing led to circumstantial evidence implicating Barrett. Continuing investigation then led to a note from Barrett’s wife implicating Barrett and, subsequently, a confession from Barrett.
At trial in federal court in McAlester, Barrett was convicted of murder on June 3, 1903, and sentenced to death. Charles Barrett was hanged on July 17, 1903.
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