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Controversial Death Sentence Derek Bentley  Hanged Mudering Policmen

Front Controversial uses of the death sentence
Back Derek Bentley -  hanged at 19 for mudering a policmen, but controversial as he had learning disabilities and didn't even hold the gun. He was posthumoously pardoned in 1993.
Timothy Evans - hanged in 1950 for the murder of his wife and child however he did not commit the crime

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