List of Individuals Executed Since 1978
Two people have been executed in Oregon since the reinstatement of capital punishment in 1978. Both waived their appeals and asked that the execution be carried out.
| Name | Date of Execution | Victim | Governor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Franklin Wright | September 6, 1996 | William Marks and 2 others | John Kitzhaber |
| 2 | Harry Charles Moore | May 16, 1997 | Thomas Lauri and Barbara Cunningham |
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