Liverpool Murders - Kirkdale Hangings 1870-1891
Author | : Steven Horton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2015-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 1511558504 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781511558501 |
Rating | : 4/5 (501 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Liverpool Murders - Kirkdale Hangings 1870-1891 by : Steven Horton
Download or read book Liverpool Murders - Kirkdale Hangings 1870-1891 written by Steven Horton and published by . This book was released on 2015-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the Capital Punishment Amendment Act of 1868 the grisly spectacle of public hangings at Kirkdale gaol in North Liverpool was no more. The gaol though remained in existence until 1892, during which period 29 killers were hanged. All of these killings, which included stabbings, poisonings, shootings and kickings, as well as the subsequent executions are described here.