EP 36: William Kemmler, the First Man Executed by Electric Chair
Hashtag History9 Kesä 2020

EP 36: William Kemmler, the First Man Executed by Electric Chair

This week on Hashtag History, we are diving into the history of the electric chair. We take a deep look at the history of execution methods and how execution by electric chair was ultimately chosen as the most humane form of capital punishment. We also look into William Kemmler, his crime, and how he ended up changing the course of history by becoming the very first man to be electrocuted by the state. Tune into this week's episode for an electrifying cocktail, some Thomas Edison history we bet you never knew, and a pretty embarrassing (but also hilarious) Taco Bell story.

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- Rachel and Leah

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