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The Disturbing 17th & 18th Century Trend of Murdering to Be Executed

The Disturbing 17th & 18th Century Trend of Murdering to Be Executed

Explore the chilling phenomenon where individuals in 17th and 18th-century Europe, and particularly in Denmark, committed heinous acts of murder with the intent to be executed. This episode delves into cases, such as a woman who slit her own baby's throat, a soldier shooting a sailor in broad daylight, and a mother killing three of her children, all in the name of orchestrating their own deaths through execution. Discover the historical context and motivations behind these gruesome suicide-murders.

#17th century, #18th century, #suicide-murder, #execution, #historical crimes, #Denmark, #European history, #dark history, #weird history


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