John D. Lee

John D. Lee was a key figure involved in the 1857 Mountain Meadows Massacre, where hundreds of emigrants were killed in Utah. As a Mormon leader and militia officer, he played a significant role in planning and executing the attack. Afterward, Lee was tried and convicted of murder, and he became the only person executed for the massacre. His actions and trial highlight the complex and turbulent history of early Utah, illustrating the tensions and conflicts during that period.