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I very much enjoyed the autobiography of a famous British hangman, Albert Pierrepoint. He'd hanged most of the famous Brit murderers of the 20th century, it seemed, and the book was a cracking read.
Though not exactly up there with the literary greats-
Ruth Ellis 'seemed a nice woman'
Derek Bentley 'didn't give me any trouble'
Not quoting here, just giving an idea.
Pierrepoint was proud of having never botched an execution and was fastidious about weighing for drops, measuring rope precisely and so on. A condemned man would be on the lookout for the hangman sneaking a look at him the day before and I seem to remember our Albert being most discreet about this, showing an unexpectedly sensitive side. Very professional was Mr Pierrepoint.
Though not exactly up there with the literary greats-
Ruth Ellis 'seemed a nice woman'
Derek Bentley 'didn't give me any trouble'
Not quoting here, just giving an idea.
Pierrepoint was proud of having never botched an execution and was fastidious about weighing for drops, measuring rope precisely and so on. A condemned man would be on the lookout for the hangman sneaking a look at him the day before and I seem to remember our Albert being most discreet about this, showing an unexpectedly sensitive side. Very professional was Mr Pierrepoint.