John Eldon Smith
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John Eldon Smith (1930 – December 15, 1983) was convicted of the murders of Ronald and Juanita Akins. He was executed by the State of Georgia by electric chair at the age of 53. He became the first person to be executed in Georgia since 1976 when the death penalty was reinstated.
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- Stay of Execution Denied Georgia Killer. The New York Times (1983-08-20). Retrieved on 2007-11-12.
- U.S. Court Clears Way For a Georgia Execution. The New York Times (1983-09-10). Retrieved on 2007-11-12.
- Execution of Murderer By Georgia Is Delayed. The New York Times (1983-09-18). Retrieved on 2007-11-12.
- Fay Joyce. Georgia Man Becomes Second Executed In 26 Days. The New York Times (1983-12-16). Retrieved on 2007-11-12.
- Word for Word: The Condemned; As Executions Mount, So Do Infamous Last Words. The New York Times (1994-07-31). Retrieved on 2007-11-12.
- Georgia Executions. Pro-Death Penalty.com. Retrieved on 2007-11-12.
- U.S. Executions Since 1976. The Clark County Prosecuting Attorney. Retrieved on 2007-11-12.
- Kemp v. Smith. 463 U.S. 1321 (1983). Retrieved on 2007-11-12.
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