What happened to Guiteau after Garfield's death?
He Escaped
Was Sentenced to Death
He Was Acquitted
Given a Medal
Answer
After Garfield's assassination, Charles Guiteau was sentenced to death for his crime. A jury found him guilty of murder in the first degree, and he was executed by hanging on June 30, 1882, at the District of Columbia jail in Washington, D.C. His execution marked the end of a tumultuous chapter in American history and brought closure to the tragic events surrounding President James A. Garfield's death.
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