Full title: John C Woods, hangman of Nuremberg trials, who lied about his experience to get the job (he actually learned about hanging from old cowboy films). His lack of expertise led to excessive suffering of condemned Nazis.

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[–] 1 point 12 hours ago

Ironically they were getting rid of a few guys that really were damn good at killing.

I'll let myself out...

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