Executions
2
0 in 1978
States carrying out executions
2
Most: Nevada (1)
Average age at execution
38
2 with a recorded age
Oldest
46
Jesse Bishop, Nevada
Youngest
30
John Spenkelink, Florida
By state
By method
By month
Most recent executions in 1979
| Date | Name | State | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 1979 | Jesse Bishop | Nevada | Gas |
| 25 May 1979 | John Spenkelink | Florida | Electrocution |
Every execution is listed in the full table.
Executions every year since 1977
Select a year to see its figures. 1979 is highlighted.
Highest year: 1999 (98 executions). Total since 1977: 1,686.