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Hyrum Smith

Case from Carthage, IL dated Jun 27, 1844

Victim Details

Hyrum Smith

Male

White / Caucasian

Carthage

IL

1844-06-27

44

Hyrum

Smith

07/14/2026

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Hyrum Smith, a 44-year-old white male, was killed on June 27, 1844, in Carthage, Illinois. Hyrum, along with his brother Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, was awaiting trial in Carthage Jail on charges of treason. The charges stemmed from their involvement in the destruction of the Nauvoo Expositor, a newspaper critical of the Smiths and their practices, including polygamy. The destruction of the press led to public outrage and legal charges against the Smith brothers a ...
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  • Deaths of Joseph and Hyrum Smith
  • Killing of Joseph Smith - Wikipedia
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