Death Penalty Methods Electric Chair

The electric chair, invented in America, first used in 1890, was the instrument of death in more than 25 states throughout the 20th century. Since the death penalty was reinstated in 1976 after a ten-year moratorium, more than 4300 persons have been electrocuted in chairs given such nicknames as Old Sparky, Sizzlin Sally, Ol Smokey, Yellow Mama and Gruesume Gertie.

Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Virginia now have electrocution as an optional form of execution (the alternative being lethal injection). In Tennessee and Kentucky inmates whose crimes were committed before those states legislated lethal injection may chose electrocution instead (some choice). In Illinois and Oklahoma the electric chair may be chosen as an alternate form of execution if other forms are found unconstitutional in the state at the time of execution.

I searched for an actual film or video of an electrocution, but was unable to find one. The descriptions in this video are gruesome, but I wanted people to see what capital punishment actually looks like, in the hope that more would be moved to end it. Currently a clear majority of Americans "believe in" capital punishment. I think it's because they haven't given much thought to it beyond "an eye for an eye." Not so long ago I was one of those myself. I changed my mind. I hope others will as well.

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• capital punishment
• electric chair
• Old Sparky
• death
• justice
• legal murder

[RorerQuaalude714]

That's not Louisiana's electric chair. By the looks of it, it looks like West Virginia's old electric chair or possibly Ohio's, as they had very similar designs. However, at a second glance, it's definitely West Virginia's as Ohio's old electric chair appears more aged and the headrest is slightly different as are the ankle restraints and the arm/shoulder clamps.

[Largo64]

@RorerQuaalude714 I can only repeat what I wrote in comments earlier. The person who took the picture said it was Louisiana's chair. I can only assume that, when he took the picture, he was both in Louisiana and in the presence of the chair he photographed. I admit, it's possible, though unlikely, that his memory is as bad as mine.

[SmashieXD]

DAMN NATURE YOU SCARY

[TheDoomace]

All the people who support capital punishment in these comments... You can tell the people who were put to death how much you hate them when you meet them in hell, because your comments will get you there... Stupid yanks!!

[1955woodsmin]

The positive side of the electric chair had a delightful spin off called Crispy Critters . Probably invented by the guy that through the switch that roasted the ( so called ) victims . What about these victims victim's ? What inhuman tortures did they receive for absolutely no reason other then to please the murderous scum bag's that were roasted in the electric chair , never to kill again ? I say bring back the electric chair to roast baby killers like Casey Anthony and other dirt bag's .

[aaronnaku]

It is removing these individuals from society where they can no longer hurt others. It is exactly what it sounds like- a punishment.

[Uuxaul]

Baaaaw.... What a shame vicious murderers had to suffer...

[myaccountsdisabled]

Largo64 you're so handsome. And that beard makes you look even sexier <3

[panchod100]

@largo64 electric chair probably one of the most inhumane forms of execution.

[Dimentinalslingshot]

What is the music used in this largo?