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Syd Dernley
| British executioner Date of Birth: 29.12.1920 Country: Great Britain |
Content:
- Biography of Syd Dernley
- A Double Life as an Executioner
- Controversy and Dismissal
- The Room of Horrors
- Legacy and Demise
Biography of Syd Dernley
Syd Dernley, also known as the "last British executioner," was born in Mansfield, England.
Originally a welder by trade, Dernley had always been fascinated by detective novels and aspired to become an executioner. His childhood dream became a reality when he was appointed as an assistant executioner by the Home Office in 1949.
Syd fernley biography
This marked the beginning of Dernley's double life.
A Double Life as an Executioner
While working as a welder at a local coal mine, Dernley secretly participated in over 20 hangings as an assistant executioner.
His dedication to his craft led him to strive for perfection and minimize the suffering of those condemned to death. In fact, Dernley and his mentor Albert Pierrepoint set a record for the fast