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The 12 Most Notorious Executioners In History When state-sanctioned slaughter was big business, networks of professional executioners made a decent living through the ending of others' lives. While the work was far from glamorous, there have historically been times and places in which professional executioners were celebrities of sorts – admired, well-paid, and capable of drawing in a large crowd as they doled out punishment. Whether their methods were gruesome or merciful, the most notorious historical executioners were just as 9 as they were feared. Some were even given awards for their service from political and religious figureheads. Collected in this list are famous executioners with the most confirmed hits under their belts. 12. John Ketch, Who Botched The Executions Of England’s High Born While England’s executioner John Ketch, also known as  Jack Ketch , may not have the highest body count on his resume, his job performance earned him infamy because of its barbaric nat...

I earn £50 as a naked cleaner - my partner is okay with it but some of my clients have creepy requests A woman who works as a naked cleaner has revealed the weirdest parts of the job - including clients who are also naked. Lottie Rae, 32, took up the unusual role to make some extra money in 2017, and charges £50 an hour - estimating she's made a few thousand pounds over the years. The British cleaner says in the six years she's been working as a naked cleaner she's had a range of clients - including some who just want company, naturists, and others who 'hope for something more'. The cleaner, who describes herself as 'free-spirited' says the role has made her feel more body confident and even says it's empowering. Lottie said: 'There's a fair few people who are creepy - a handful of the guys I clean for book cleaners on the premise they will get something else. The cleaner, who describes herself as 'free-spirited' says the role has made he...

Florida's Messiest Execution On July 8, 1999, the execution of Allen Lee Davis set off a shock wave that rippled around the world. During his time in the electric chair, Davis bled profusely from the nose and suffered burns to his head, leg, and groin area. As the switch was thrown, the “Tiny” Davis, who was executed for the May 11, 1982, murder of Nancy Weiler and her two daughters, reared back against the restraints, giving witnesses a chilling glimpse under a black hood designed to hide the faces of the condemned. Blood poured from his vivid purple nose, ran down the wide leather strap that covered his mouth and soaked the white shirt. After the power was turned off, Davis was still alive. Witnesses said his chest rose and fell about 10 times before he went still. After the execution, state prison officials and Governor Jeb Bush said the Old Sparky functioned properly. Three photos of the incident have been published on Florida’s High Court official website in an attempt to argu...

Woman stripped naked, beaten and paraded through street by angry mob in shocking WhatsApp footage WARNING DISTRESSING FOOTAGE: The violent group accused her of having a part to play in the murder of 19-year-old Vimlesh Shah, whose body was found near a railway track A woman was beaten, stripped naked and paraded through the streets in the latest incident of mob violence in India. The woman's house, in Bihar state, was burned to the ground shortly before the brutal assault. The mob accused her of having a part to play in the murder of 19-year-old Vimlesh Shah, whose body was found near a railway track in the Bhojpur district on Monday. Officers were alerted to the situation when they saw videos of incident circulating on WhatsApp. Police arrested 15 men for the assault and the woman is undergoing treatment in hospital. A video of the incident shows the woman being paraded naked on the street surrounded by dozens of men. The mob also set fire to several shops, houses and vehicl...

12 Jaw-Droppingly Evil Torture Devices Used Throughout History 1 OF 26 CRIME & PUNISHMENT NEXT LIST WARNING: DISTURBING DESCRIPTIONS BELOW Humans are  incredibly creative  when it comes to torture and humiliation, as surviving artifacts of ancient cruelty attest. One of the most illustrious and creative civilizations of all time, the Greeks, produced one of the most famous ancient torture devices, the  brazen bull . The Egyptians were similarly adept at brutal ancient torture, and the Romans used pain during interrogation in extremely effective ways.  During  medieval times,  a wide range of people, from common criminals to the mentally ill, from those accused of witchcraft to political adversaries, were tortured to death, in many cases unfairly. The bloody, shameful legacy of that dark period is revealed in the following list of surviving artifacts of cruelty displayed in  various museums  aro...