This week in 1874

“Jesus died for me, Jesus, I love thee.”

— William “Tousant” Kensler, convicted of murder, hanging, Wyoming
Executed November 19, 1874

Kensler, the son of a German and a Sioux Indian, often traveled to a Native American brothel to see a particular woman. Kensler was convicted of shooting the other man who this woman regularly saw. After shooting the man, Kensler outran the authorities but returned to the brothel later where he was arrested. Kensler was put in jail but escaped only to be returned there. His last request was to die without his shoes on. His request was ignored.