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Even war crimes against Nazi war criminals ultimately rob the hangman of his rightful due. Think of the hangman!
Oh man, wait until you learn about the guy who hung the Nazis.
John C. Woods https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_C._Woods?wprov=sfla1
My favorite detail is how, either through incompetence or malice, John didn't make the hole in the gallows big enough. As a result each Nazi that made the plunge smashed his face on the way down.
Warms my heart.
And of course a link to my favorite podcast I am duty bound to shill for. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-behind-the-bastards-29236323/episode/the-bastard-who-executed-the-55213274/