Burton Williamson
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Case Facts
- Gender
- male
- Country
- USA
- Location
- Carson City, Nevada, USA
- Date of birth
- 1896
- Age at first offence
- 43
- Characteristics
- parricide, domestic violence
- Victim profile
- His wife Pauline Williamson
- Method of murder
- ???
- Date(s) of murder
- August 27, 1939
- Years active
- 1939
- Date of arrest
- —
- Status
-
Executed
Executed by asphyxiation-gas in Nevada on November 21, 1939
Case Summary
Case details
Burton Franklin Williamson was executed by asphyxiation-gas in Nevada on November 21, 1939.
He was convicted of murdering his wife on August 27, 1939.
The offence
Williamson killed his wife Pauline outside a dance hall in Churchill County.
The crime occurred at Salt Wells by a CCC camp.
Investigation
Williamson accused his wife of "chippying around".
Trial
Williamson’s trial came a month later.
Williamson pleaded guilty.
Sentencing
Williamson was executed two months later.
Outcome
The execution took place at the Nevada State Prison.
Other details
Williamson was a native of Utah and was 43 years of age.
His occupation was listed as gambling dealer.
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