Eps. 32 - The Pierrepoint Family (pt.8) : A legacy of Executioners
Description
The one where Ali embraces old age and not Sarah :)
In this episode of 'Hooked on True Crime', we begin to explore the early life and legacy of Albert Pierrepoint, a notable executioner in British history. We delve into the Pierrepoint family's history, Albert's upbringing, and his aspirations to follow in his father's footsteps as an executioner. We discuss the emotional weight of Albert's first execution, the complexities of justice as illustrated by the cases of Patrick McDermott and Jeremiah Hanbury, and reflect on the moral implications of capital punishment. The episode concludes with a teaser for future discussions on wrongful convictions and the societal attitudes towards execution.
Scottish word of the week: 'Unco' and 'Tammy Noorie'
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Youtube
Tales from The Hangman's RecordEpisode Seventy Eight. Jerry Hanbury 2nd February 1933 Birmingham.
Web
Capital Crime: 1916 and Death PenaltyDiscourse in Independent Ireland | Century Ireland
Results for 'murder jessie payne' |British Newspaper Archive
Winson Green Prisonin Birmingham – Capital Punishment UK
Books
Pierrepoint:A Family of Executioners,--(Steve Fielding)
TheExecutioner's Bible,--(Steve Fielding)
Executioner:Pierrepoint,--(Albert Pierrepoint)
TheHangman's tale,--(Syd Dernley and David Newman)
United States
