Earl Lewis Steward

Murderer

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Case Facts

Gender: male
Country: USA
Location: Fernley, Nevada, USA
Date of birth: 1919
Age at first offence: 38
Characteristics: robbery
Victim profile: Thomas Jessen
Method of murder: Shooting
Date(s) of murder: September 9, 1957
Years active: 1957
Date of arrest: —
Status: Executed
Executed by asphyxiation-gas in Nevada on February 24, 1960

Case Summary

Case overview

Earl Lewis Steward was executed by asphyxiation-gas in Nevada on February 24, 1960.

Steward was executed at the Nevada State Prison on February 24, 1960. He was executed for the crime of murder. He was convicted in the killing of Thomas Jessen, a North American Van Line driver.

Background

Earl Lewis Steward was a native of Maryland. At the time of his death, he was 41 years old. His occupation was listed as machinist.

The offence

Steward met Thomas Jessen at a truck stop in Salt Lake City, and had asked for work. Jessen took Steward on, and the two of them drove to California and picked up furniture and various points. They then started their return trip to Salt Lake City.

Jessen had collected about $1,400 in cash and was carrying it on his person. Outside of Fernley in western Nevada on September 9, 1957, Steward attempted to rob Jessen in his sleep. Jessen awoke, and in the ensuing struggle Steward shot and killed Jessen.

Arrest

Steward was later arrested in Philadelphia.

Outcome

Steward was executed for the murder of Thomas Jessen.

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