Lexington murders explained

The Lexington murders was one of the most notable crimes in California during the 19th century. Lloyd Leadbetter Majors (February 26, 1837 – May 24, 1884), Joseph Jewell (1855-November 30, 1884) and John Franklin Showers (September 20, 1860 – May 15, 1899), were responsible for the brutal murder and robbery of William Peter Renowden and Archibald McIntyre in Lexington, California, on March 11, 1883.^{[1] [2]}

Showers turned state's evidence, Jewell was executed by hanging on November 30, 1884, and Majors was executed by hanging on May 24, 1884.^[3]

See also

• List of homicides in California

Further reading

• Book: Bowman, Joseph P. . The Bad Man from Bodie: The Life And Violent Death of John Franklin Showers . 2005 . PublishAmerica. Baltimore . 978-1-4241-0246-4 . 65394701.

External links

• Web site: Bad Man from Bodie. Bowman. Joseph P.. 2008-11-14. (an online summary of his 2005 book of the same name)

Notes and References

1. News: Justice was swift for murder suspects in 1880s San Jose. January 31, 1995. San Jose Mercury News. 1B. 2008-11-14.
2. News: Premeditated murder in Los Gatos. Conaway. Peggy. March 15, 2006. Los Gatos Weekly Times. 2008-11-14.
3. News: Death on the gallows; five persons pay the penalty of their crimes. New-York State, Ohio, and California each furnish one and Georgia two of the victims.. May 24, 1884. The New York Times. 2. 2008-11-14.