William Gross (murderer)

William Gross
Born(1796-01-01)January 1, 1796
DiedFebruary 7, 1823(1823-02-07) (aged 27)
Logan Circle, Pennsylvania United States
Cause of deathExecution by hanging
ConvictionFirst degree murder
Criminal penaltyDeath
Details
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania

William Gross (January 1, 1796 – February 7, 1823) was the last person to be publicly executed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was hanged at the current location of Logan Circle.