Public Executions in Richmond, Virginia

One of the biggest stains in Richmond's past was the spectacle of public executions. Thousands, including the old and the very young, reveled in a carnival-like atmosphere. This narrates the history of the executions that formed a large part of Richmond's entertainment picture. The history has a cast of unusual characters - the condemned, the crime victims, family members, the executioners, and not least an 182 pound 'gallows' dog.