Executions
18
21 in 1984
States carrying out executions
8
Most: Texas (6)
Average age at execution
34.9
18 with a recorded age
Oldest
48
Doyle Skillern, Texas
Youngest
24
Jesse de la Rosa, Texas
By state
By method
By drug protocol
Lethal injections only. Select a protocol to read how it works.
By month
Most recent executions in 1985
| Date | Name | State | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 1985 | Carroll Edward Cole | Nevada | 3-drug (sodium thiopental) |
| 16 Oct 1985 | William C. Vandiver | Indiana | Electrocution |
| 11 Sep 1985 | Charles Rumbaugh | Texas | 3-drug (sodium thiopental) |
| 9 Jul 1985 | Henry Martinez Porter | Texas | 3-drug (sodium thiopental) |
| 25 Jun 1985 | Charles Milton | Texas | 3-drug (sodium thiopental) |
| 25 Jun 1985 | Morris Mason | Virginia | Electrocution |
| 29 May 1985 | Marvin Francois | Florida | Electrocution |
| 15 May 1985 | Jesse de la Rosa | Texas | 3-drug (sodium thiopental) |
| 18 Apr 1985 | James Briley | Virginia | Electrocution |
| 20 Mar 1985 | John C. Young | Georgia | Electrocution |
Every execution is listed in the full table.
Executions every year since 1977
Select a year to see its figures. 1985 is highlighted.
Highest year: 1999 (98 executions). Total since 1977: 1,686.