In 1877 Lee was executed for his role in the Mountain Meadows massacre.

Three men were executed a week ago for their role in starting the fire.

China executed a Taiwanese businessman for his role in a big investment scam, state television reported.

His son, Albrecht, had already been executed for his role in the "officer's plot" to assassinate Hitler.

Cretak will definitely be dismissed from the Senate and imprisoned, and probably be executed for her role in the affair.

That Mr. Presser could balance so many lives, let alone not be executed for his informer's role, seems astonishing.

He recognized by one of the escapees from Marcinkonys and executed for his role in the massacre.

Mr. Ramadan is the fourth member of the former government to be executed for his role in the murders.

January 28 - Iran executes two opposition supporters for their role in the election protests in the country.

He was convicted, some say unjustly, and executed at the siege site on 23 March 1877 for his role in the affair.