The End
After his arrest in Tucson on Jan. 25, 1934, Harry was sent back to the Michigan City prison along with Makley and Clark. On Feb. 10 all three men, having been in solitary since their arrival, signed waivers to stand trial in Lima for the murder of Sheriff Jess Sarber. Set in an atmosphere of machine guns and barricades, the three were found guilty of murder. With Clark receiving life and the other two sentenced to death. Placed under heavy surveillance in the Columbus, Ohio death house with a group of guards called the “Head Hunters,” the two still had one more trick up their sleeves. While awaiting their execution, Pierpont and Makley fashioned two highly realistic guns out of soap and tried to cheat the hangman. Makley was shot and killed when the Head Hunters open fired on them. Pierpont was wounded in the head and spine. They nursed him along to save Harry for the electric chair. Contrary to what is believed, Harry said no last words. He stared at the witnesses with half-open eyes as he was brought into the room, kissed the crucifix the priest handed him and sat down. The large electrodes were strapped to his head and leg. After 2000 volts passed through his body for two minutes, he was pronounced dead. Pierpont had paid his debt to society. Once the death mask was removed, a Columbus Star reporter stated that Harry's eyes were open and fixed on the ceiling with an icy stare. His mouth open as though he were about to scream.
Harry is buried at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Charles Makley was buried at Sugar Ridge in Leipsic, Ohio.
He made this statement during his trial. “You aren't the type of man like me. You don't have the nerve.”
Perhaps Harry was right…
