Gary Gilmore
American murderer and death row inmate
Born
December 4th, 1940
84 years ago
Died
January 17th, 1977
48 years ago — 36 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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Convicted of murdering two men in Utah in 1976. Received a death sentence after a highly publicized trial. Volunteers for execution became a significant case in the criminal justice system, leading to renewed discussions about capital punishment in the United States. Became the first person executed in the U.S. since the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976. The case attracted national attention, leading to various cultural references and discussions in media.
First person executed after death penalty reinstatement
Murder of two men in Utah
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