History» Riot (January 2, 1986) » Pierce Jeffries (February 18, 1927) » Riot (March 20, 1973) » Escape (February 20, 1992) » Escape (April 5, 1988) » Escape (November 17, 1988) » Executions (1899-1914) » Executions (1915-1926) » Executions (1927-1937) » Executions (1938-1959) » Wardens » Warden's Letter » Special Correspondence of the Sunday Register Part 2 » Prison Maps » Links » Contact Us » Greenbrier Ghost: The only ghost to testify in a murder trailTicket SalesMoundsville Economic Development Council818 Jefferson AveMoundsville, WV 26041Phone: 304-845-6200Fax: 304-843-4146Shep CaldwellDate Executed: n/a Race: Black For: MURDER From: McDowell County How: HANGED Shep Caldwell from McDowell County was the first man hanged at the penitentiary wagon house in 1899 for killing his mistress, according to the state historical society. |
