Episode 543: The Execution of Hamida Djandoubi (with Special Guests Alvin & Fran From Affirmative Murder Podcast)
Mar 4, 2024
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Special guests Alvin & Fran from Affirmative Murder Podcast discuss the last guillotine execution in the western world, exploring historical perspectives on capital punishment and manipulation. The podcast covers the tragic tale of Elizabeth Biscuit, the execution of Hamida Djandoubi, and debates on post-beheading consciousness and gruesome details of public executions.
The use of the guillotine for Hamida Djandoubi's execution marked the end of capital punishment in the western world.
Hamida's predatory behavior and manipulation towards women shed light on the dangers they face from individuals like him.
The controversial execution method raises questions about consciousness post-beheading, sparking debate on its implications.
Deep dives
Hamida Jandubi's Descent into Crime
Hamida Jandubi, a stock boy turned landscaper in France, suffered a severe leg injury, leading to a fixation on Elizabeth Biscuit, a woman who filed a complaint against him. Despite his release from arrest due to lack of criminal charges, Hamida resorted to luring young girls to his apartment for prostitution, aiming to establish control and financial gains.
The Dark Path of Hamida's Criminal Activities
Hamida sought to emulate the madam culture in France, using his apartment to exploit women. Fixated on Elizabeth Biscuit, who refused to be manipulated by him, Hamida turned to coercing young girls into sex work for profit. His arrogance and persistence in controlling others reveal a sinister side to his character.
Implications of Hamida's Actions and Psychological Insights
The case exemplifies the dark nature of predatory behavior, highlighting the dangers women face from individuals like Hamida. His fixations and criminal activities showcase an alarming disregard for the well-being of others, perpetuating a cycle of exploitation and control. The story serves as a cautionary tale on the effects of unchecked predatory behavior and manipulation in society.
The Life of Hamida Janduby: Kidnapping and Torture
Hamida Janduby fixated on Elizabeth Biscuit for a year until he kidnapped her and brought her to his home, which acted as a makeshift brothel. He subjected her to brutal torture, including beatings and burning her with lit cigarettes, in the presence of other captive women. Despite surviving the ordeal, Hamida later strangled Elizabeth and warned the other women not to speak out. His crimes led to his arrest and subsequent conviction for murder, torture, and rape.
The Execution of Hamida Janduby: Death by Guillotine
Hamida Janduby was sentenced to death by guillotine and was executed in September 1977, 12 days before his 28th birthday. The execution was carried out at Bomet Prison in Marseille, France, shortly after 4:40 AM. The guillotine was the last method of execution used in Western Europe, marking the end of an era. Controversy surrounds whether consciousness remains briefly after beheading, with various accounts suggesting potential awareness post-execution.
Alvin & Fran from Affirmative Murder Podcast join us today to tell us about the execution of Hamida Djandoubi. On September 10th, 1977, Djandoubi's execution sentence was carried out by Guillotine, and marked the last time it was used for capital punishment in the western world.