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| Born | Thomas Edward Ketchum October 31, 1863 San Saba County, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 26, 1901 (aged 37) |
| Cause of death | Decapitation due to botched execution by hanging |
| Occupation(s) | Cowboy, outlaw |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction(s) | Attempted train robbery |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
Thomas Edward Ketchum (known as Black Jack; October 31, 1863 – April 26, 1901) was an American cowboy who later became an outlaw. He was executed in 1901 for attempted train robbery. The execution by hanging was botched; he was decapitated because the executioner used a rope that was too long.