Quick Info
| Profession | Last person publicly executed in the United States |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 16/10/1909 |
| Age | 26 years (died on 14, Aug, 1936) |
| Birthplace | Roanoke, Virginia, U.S. |
| Date of Death | 14/08/1936 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Do you like Rainey Bethea?
You can vote only once.
80% like · 20% dislike
Career
| Known For | Being the last person publicly executed in the United States |
|---|---|
| Crime | Convicted of rape |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was publicly hanged in Owensboro, Kentucky, on 14/08/1936. | |
| 2. He is widely associated with the last public execution in the United States. |
