Guilty on the Gallows: Famous Capital Crimes of New Zealand - Stranglers, Poisoners, A Traitor, Knife, Gun and Axe Murderers

This book sets out for the first time the details of those who paid for their convictions with their lives, including one man who was hanged for treason. Twenty cases are carefully examined, ending with Walter James Bolton, who was the last person hanged in 1957. The changes in the method of execution are explored. Details of hangmen, eye witness newspaper and personal accounts of reports and witnesses at executions, are included...