Episode 3 of 3

Trial and Execution

When: January 25 - June 30, 1882
Where: District of Columbia jail
Part of: Assassination of James A. Garfield: shot by Charles J. Guiteau in Washington, D.C.

Guiteau was convicted of murder in January 1882 and executed by hanging in June 1882.

Despite claims of divine inspiration, the jury convicted Guiteau on January 25, 1882. His appeal was rejected, and he was hanged at the District of Columbia jail on June 30, 1882.

Sources

Assassination of James A. Garfield Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
Charles J. Guiteau Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05

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