Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 19 November 1883

Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-) Calendar

Because Elkins' body had become swollen from liver and spleen problems it took nearly an hour to find a suitable vein for the insertion of the catheter. Elkins tried to assist the executioners asking "Should I lean my head down a little bit?" as they probed for a vein. After numerous failures a usable vein was finally found in Elkins' neck.
(13 June 1997)

Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar 1988

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BirthFactDeath (-) Monday 19th of November 1883 141 years ago
Murderer Peter Bray is executed by hanging in Durham Gaol, Elvet, Durham, North East, United Kingdom.