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History of executions.

Date Submitted: 09/10/2006 02:00:41
Category: / Business & Economy / Management
Length: 10 pages (2869 words)
STONING Stoning Is regarded as the first and foremost execution process in the ancient times were in women are the one who are trialed. In the Bible says that "Let he amongst you who is without sin shall first cast the first stone"Stone throwing might be merely a mark of hatred and contempt (II Kings 16:6-13), or the means of carrying out murderous intentions against which provision had to be made in the Law (…
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…of the neck. However, instantaneous death rarely occurs. If the inmate has strong neck muscles, is very light, if the 'drop' is too short, or the noose has been wrongly positioned, the fracture-dislocation is not rapid and death results from slow asphyxiation. If this occurs the face becomes engorged, the tongue protrudes, the eyes pop, the body defecates, and violent movements of the limbs occur. <Tab/> <Tab/>
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