Ernest Austin (murderer)

Ernest Austin (1890 – 22 September 1913) was an Australian criminal, notable for being the last person to receive capital punishment in Queensland.

Ernest Austin
Born1890
Victoria, Australia
Died22 September 1913 (aged 22-23)
Boggo Road Gaol, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Cause of deathExecution by hanging
Criminal statusExecuted
Conviction(s)Murder
Rape
Criminal penaltyDeath
Details
Date8 June 1913
Location(s)Yugar, Queensland
Target(s)Ivy Mitchell, 11
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