Stuff You Should Know cover image

How the Electric Chair Works

Stuff You Should Know

00:00

Electrocution and Legacy

This chapter explores the controversial figure behind Tennessee's electric chair and his surprising current role in a garden department, illustrating the complexities of his legacy. It also examines a 1985 Supreme Court case related to the electric chair, featuring disturbing insights into the harrowing physical effects of electrocution on condemned prisoners.

Play episode from 20:46
Transcript

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app