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Thomas Edward Ketchum (known as Black Jack; October 31, 1863 – April 26, 1901) was an American cowboy who later became an outlaw. He was executed in 1901 for attempted train robbery. The execution by hanging was botched; he was decapitated because the executioner used a rope that was too long.
- Thomas Edward Ketchum, October 31, 1863, San Saba County, Texas, U.S.
- Executed
Jun 12, 2006 · Tom Ketchum was a notorious outlaw in the Southwest who robbed trains and became the first person to be executed for mere attempt. Learn about his origins, his rise to power, his downfall, and his legacy in this article by HistoryNet Staff.
Apr 26, 2010 · Tom Ketchum, also known as "Black Jack", was executed in New Mexico for attempting to rob a train. His hanging went wrong and he was decapitated by the rope, leaving his body in three pieces.
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Learn about the life and crimes of Thomas Edward "Black Jack" Ketchum, a notorious outlaw who robbed several trains in New Mexico and Arizona. Find out how he was captured, tried, and executed for his role in the murder of John N. "Jap" Powers.
Learn about the life and crimes of Thomas "Black Jack" Ketchum, a notorious outlaw who robbed trains and murdered in the late 1800s. Find out how he was captured, hanged, and decapitated in New Mexico.
Thomas Edward Ketchum (known as Black Jack; October 31, 1863 – April 26, 1901) was an American cowboy who later became an outlaw. He was executed in 1901 for attempted train robbery. The execution by hanging was botched; he was decapitated because the executioner used a rope that was too long.
Mar 1, 2009 · Learn how Tom Ketchum, a notorious outlaw, tried to rob a train near Folsom, New Mexico, in 1899. Read the details of his daring escape, his injuries and his capture.
