... a more TRANQUIL method?

[ickaimp]

Four days ago, the object of research was 'What happens to murderers after Conan catches them?', with a focus on sentencing. The majority of murders in DC is 'First Degree', people do it on purpose, while 'Second Degree' is usually considered accidental.
I could find answers on life sentence and parole, prison life and the death penalty/executions. The last one I found the most interesting, as it describes the execution rooms. It's not what you'd expect.

Then today, I glance up the news feeder and find an article about the Japanese Justice Minister wanting to find a more tranquil method of execution.

*face palm* the timing...

... I need to start on our Halloween spooky fics...

Comments

[thecoolguy.livejournal.com]

They do... I recommend watching the movie The 13 Steps (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343094/) as it has a detailed account of convicts on the death penalty row. Once sentenced to death, the convicts are kept in the dark as when they are going to be executed. They may wait for months or even years without knowing anything. They are only informed in the morning of their executing day.

The method used is hanging (trap door). After the convict is tied to the noose, three officers are instructed to push three buttons simultaneously. Only one these buttons releases the door, but they don't know which one. This is done so that the officers won't carry on the guilt of having killed the convict.

I guess the article already mention most of this.

[ickaimp.livejournal.com]

Yup, but it's good to get it verified from someone else. ^___^

Thank you! If I see that movie around, will definitely watch it!