Pfost-Green Murders / Last Public Execution
N 38° 49.166 W 081° 42.712
17S E 438201 N 4296979
Tells about the murder of Chloe Green and two of her three children and the public execution of their murderer.
Waymark Code: WMRYE5
Location: West Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 08/22/2016
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Pfost~Greene Murders
On November 3, 1897, Johm Morgan murdered Chole Greene and two of her three children. James Greene and Matilda Pfost. Daughter Alice Pfost managed to escape despite being wounded during the attack. G. W. Shamblen captured Morgan who was tried and convicted of the triple murder. O. J. Morrison paid Morgan for and exclusive prison interview about his life.
Last Public Execution
While awaiting execution, murderer John Morgan escaped from jail but was recaptured in Roane County by local authorities. On December 16, 1897, thousands of spectators converged on Ripley, creating a carnival~like scene. As a result of the spectacle, in 1899 State Delegate John S. Darst sponsored legislation that ended executions in public places in West Virginia.
Marker Number: none on marker
Marker Title: Pfost-Green Murders / Last Public Execution
Marker Location: Court Street
County or Independent City: Ripley, WV
Marker Program Sponsor: West Virginia Archives & History, 2014
Web Site: Not listed
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