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James Wells, in the most cruel and unusual manner.

Whether known as Old Sparky, Old Smokey, Sizzlin’ Sally or Gruesome Gertie, the electric chair has always had a dark and troubled history. From its very first use (executing murderer William Kemmler on August 6, 1890) it has been dogged by failures both mechanical and human. Now largely consigned to museums and history, it was once seen as a wonder of a more modern and enlightened time. It did…

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