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Lifetime: 1852 - 1913 Passed: ≈ 111 years ago

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James Berry

Books by James Berry

My Experiences as an Executioner Cover image

My Experiences as an Executioner

Crime History Memoir Non-Fiction
Murder History Crime Justice True Crime Victorian era Memoir Execution Capital Punishment Death penalty Hangman Executions

In this shocking and unforgettable memoir, James Berry, an executioner from 1884 to 1891, recounts his experiences carrying out 131 hangings. With unflinching honesty, he describes the methods he used, the final moments of those he executed, and the...