Sheriff Special Permit for Execution

Original Sheriff Special Execution Permit, handwritten and signed by Sheriff Edward A. Wells, Jackson County, Murphysboro. Ill, _ 189_" Permit for newspaper correspondent Charles M. Reeves to witness the execution of 'Henderson and Jeffrey,' signed by Edward A. Wells, Sheriff of Jackson County, Murphysboro, Illinois."

From the collection of Police Chief Michael Webb (1950-2009). Webb joined the Vinita Park, Missouri police force in 1974 and served until his death in 2009, during which time he purchased crime artifacts from relatives of criminals and law officers. Boasting more than 8,000 wanted posters, pieces of Webb’s collection have been featured in film and displayed at the National Crime and Punishment Museum in Washington.

Measuring approximately 8.5 x 11 inches on professional letterhead, sheet exhibits the expected signs of wear and age.