U. L. Holley

U. L. Holley

Murderer
1known / alleged victims
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Case Facts
Gender
male
Country
USA
Location
Gila County, Arizona, USA
Date of birth
1907
Characteristics
revenge, alcohol
Victim profile
Man
Method of murder
Shooting
Date(s) of murder
1 944
Years active
—
Date of arrest
—
Status
Executed

Executed by asphyxiation-gas in Arizona on April 13, 1945 U.L.

Case Summary

Name

U. L. Holley

Status

Holley was executed by asphyxiation-gas in Arizona on April 13, 1945.

Background

Holley, identified as colored, was sentenced to death for murder in Globe. He went berserk and shot one man and injured one or two others. He had been drinking.

The offence

Holley entered a saloon to purchase some beer. He was told that Negroes were refused service. After that, he went out, returning from his home shortly with his gun and embarked on the shooting foray. He shot one man and injured one or two others.

Investigation

No investigation details were provided.

Arrest

No arrest details were provided.

Trial

Holley was sentenced to death for murder in Globe.

Sentencing

Outcome

Holley went bravely to his death. He declined a stay or help from his family and said that he had run amok and deserved to die.

Aftermath

Holley was executed in the lethal chamber on April 13, 1945.

Other details

  • Holley was identified as “#13306”.
  • The execution date was April 13, 1945.

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