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Virginia Christian
Status
Conviction
Type
Homicide
Date
March 18, 1912
Location
Hampton, Virginia
Victim Age
17
Gender
Female
Seventeen-year-old Virginia Christian became the first woman executed in Virginia's electric chair for the murder of her employer. The case raised questions about juvenile justice and racial disparities. She was executed in August 1912.
Last Seen / Last Known Information
March 18, 1912, Hampton, VA
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