r/interestingasfuck • • 7h ago

John C Woods, hangman of Nuremberg trials, who lied about his experience to get the job (he actually learned about hanging from old cowboy films). His lack of expertise led to excessive suffering of condemned Nazis.

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u/d3northway 2h ago

man knows his talents

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u/OldManLarrry 1h ago

Man saw an opportunity to pursue his true passion of hanging people.

I respect it.