June 19 1931, Frank Hyer was about to be hanged for killing his wife.  Seeing the condemned before his execution surprised officials… he was happy. Frank Hyer Murderer Frank abused his wife. Witnessed by many. Then on December 19th, 1930, it got out of hand. He fatally beat Eva Hyer to death inside his restaurant. … Continue reading Last Public Hanging at West Virginia Penitentiary | Violence of Frank Hyer