The Lexington Murders
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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, 1883) and John Franklin Showers (September 20, 1860-May 15, 1899), were responsible for the brutal murders of William Peter Renowden and Archibald McIntyre in Lexington, California
, on March 11, 1883.
Majors was executed by hanging on May 24, 1884.
Lexington, California
Lexington, California is a ghost town in Santa Clara County, now submerged by the Lexington Reservoir. It is located at latitude 34°11'47"N, longitude 121°59'14"W; decimal degrees: latitude 37.19639, longitude -121.98722. Originally located along Los Gatos Creek, the town was 550 feet above sea...
, on March 11, 1883.
Majors was executed by hanging on May 24, 1884.