James H. Snook

James Howard Snook
Snook in 1929
Born
James Howard Snook

(1879-09-17)September 17, 1879
South Lebanon, Ohio, U.S.
DiedFebruary 28, 1930(1930-02-28) (aged 50)
Ohio State Penitentiary, Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Cause of deathExecution by electrocution
Resting placeGreen Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio
OccupationProfessor
SpouseHelen M. Snook
PartnerTheora Hix
James H. Snook
Medal record
Men's shooting
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1920 Antwerp Team 30 m military pistol

James Howard Snook (September 17, 1879 – February 28, 1930) was an American athlete, veterinarian, and murderer.[1][2] He is the only Olympic gold medalist to be executed for murder.[3]

  1. ^ "James H. Snook". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on October 2, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  2. ^ "James H. Snook". Olympedia. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  3. ^ "Professor James Howard Snook, Ohio’s ‘Gold Medal Murderer.’" Crimescribe; accessed 2023.03.02.