The Executioner

The executioner John Thrift was a hated man in London and even carried out the last beheading in English history. Curiously he was convicted of murder himself - yet was back at work as hangman merely months later. Lady Justice is a true crime podcast; therefore deals with incidents of violence, disturbing imagery and explicit content. Listener discretion is advised. The Lady Justice Podcast wishes to offer their deepest condolences to the victim's families and wishes to offer thanks to those that work in the emergency services. Lady Justice is a weekly true crime podcast that covers fascinating cases, both past and present. Social media: Instagram - lady.justice.podcast Facebook - Lady Justice Podcast Twitter - @ladyjusticepod Email - [email protected] Small Act of Kindness: When it comes to donating your old items, the possibilities are endless. Charities are willing to accept everything from clothes and shoes to books, furniture, and other household items. The best part? You'll be helping others while making room in your house for new things that you actually have use for. Sources: www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000085/17500915/008/0002 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000071/17500707/005/0002 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000071/17500512/015/0003 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000189/17500427/014/0003 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000570/17520526/002/0001 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000191/17360529/005/0003 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000045/17360531/004/0003 http://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/early.html https://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/30/books/chapters/0730-1st-abbo.html https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?id=t17500425-29-defend232&div=t17500425-29#highlight https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?id=OA17500516n9-11&div=OA17500516#highlight