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Eps.28 - The Pierrepoint Family (Pt 4) - A legacy of Executioners


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This episode of the podcast continues to delve into the life and career of Henry Pierrepoint, a chief executioner in the early 1900s. It explores various murder cases he handled, the prevalence of domestic violence at the time, and the personal struggles Henry faced. The discussion includes the execution of notable criminals, the historical context of capital punishment, and the legacy left behind by Pierrepoint and his family.

Scottish phrase of the week: A face like a dog licking piss off a nettle

Sources:

Books

 

Pierrepoint: A Family of Executioners,--(Steve Fielding)

 

The Executioner's Bible,--(Steve Fielding)

 

Executioner: Pierrepoint,--(Albert Pierrepoint)

 

The Hangman's tale,--(Syd Dernley and David Newman)

 

Web

 

Out of Time: The Pierrepoint Hangmen Dynasty - NottinghamCulture

 

20th Century UK Executions – Murder Research

 

32.pdf

 

Shadow of the Noose - A Higher Power | Cumnock Chronicle

 

Thomas Bone Jr 1880-1912 - Glenbuck Murderer

 

Onthis day in Jersey | Murder jury passes guilty verdict - On this day in Jersey

 

Results for 'walter marsh' | Between 1st Dec 1906 and 31st Dec1906 | Sheffield Daily Telegraph | Publication | British Newspaper Archive



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