The Hanging Judge

"The Hanging Judge" is a nickname for Judge Isaac Parker, who presided over the U.S. District Court in the Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) during the late 1800s. Known for his strict and unwavering stance on crime, especially during a time of lawlessness, he handed down many death sentences, earning a reputation for his harsh sentences. His nickname reflects his reputation for being unrelenting in punishing offenders, particularly murderers and outlaws, to establish order and justice in a tumultuous region.