George W. Barrett

George W. Barrett (February 28, 1887 – March 24, 1936), also known as "The Diamond King" and "Bad George," was an American car thief and murderer who became the first person sentenced to death by hanging under a congressional act that made it a capital offense to kill a federal agent.

George W. Barrett

George W. Barrett (February 28, 1887 – March 24, 1936), also known as "The Diamond King" and "Bad George," was an American car thief and murderer who became the first person sentenced to death by hanging under a congressional act that made it a capital offense to kill a federal agent.