The hanging of Thomas E. "Black Jack" Ketchum in Clayton, New Mexico, 1901. Ketchum, who was born in San Saba county, was a cowboy who had turned outlaw and been convicted of murder. I'm posting his life history below, but warn you now that it is NOT FOR THE SQUEAMISH! GOT THAT?… pic.twitter.com/cZfpZfo2SZ

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