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The Last to Die

The Last to Die

Ronald Turpin, Arthur Lucas, and the End of Capital Punishment in Canada

von: Robert J. Hoshowsky, Peter C. Newman

7,49 €

Verlag: Dundurn
Format: EPUB
Veröffentl.: 30.04.2007
ISBN/EAN: 9781770704978
Sprache: englisch
Anzahl Seiten: 224

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Titelbeschreibung

<p>Although they committed separate crimes, Arthur Lucas and Ronald Turpin met their deaths on the same scaffold at Toronto's Don Jail on December 11, 1962. They were the last two people executed in Canada, but surprisingly little was known about them until now. This is the first book to uncover the lives and deaths of Turpin, a Canadian criminal, and Lucas, a Detroit gangster. The result of more than five years of research, <i>The Last to Die</i> is based on original interviews, hidden documents, trial transcripts, and newspaper accounts.</p>
<p>Featuring crime scene photos and never-before-published documents, this riveting book also reveals the heroic efforts of lawyer Ross MacKay, who defended both men, and Chaplain Cyril Everitt, who remained with them to the end. What actually happened the night of the hangings is shrouded by myth and rumour. This book finally confirms the truth and reveals the gruesome mistake that cost Arthur Lucas not only his life but also his head.</p>

Titelkurzbeschreibung

<p>The story of Arthur Lucas and Ronald Turpin, the last two people executed in Canada, who met their gruesome deaths at Torontos Don Jail on December 11, 1962.</p>

Autorenportrait

<p>Robert J. Hoshowsky's work has been published in over 100 magazines and newspapers, including <i>Maclean's</i>, the <i>Globe and Mail</i>, the <i>Toronto Star</i>, <i>Homemaker's</i>, and <i>La presse</i>. He has also contributed to successful television programs, including <i>Who Wants to be a Millionaire</i>. He lives in Toronto.</p>

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