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Camden Murderer Woodward Hanged In Camden Jail
Paul Woodward, murderer of Camden boys John Coffin and Price Jennings, was hanged in Camden county jail. He showed no fear, faced the gallows calmly, and was buried in Philadelphia Cemetery after the execution. Sheriff Mines quickly disposed of the scene and left the jail.
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Camden
Carden
N. J
Paul Wood Ward
John Coffin
Price Jennings
Camden County
Woodward
Philadelphia
Nineteenth Street
Passyunk Avenue
Woodsward Keat
Sheriff Mines