August 6, 1890, marked a decisive turning point in the history of the death penalty in the United States when William #Kemmler became the first convict to be executed by electrocution. This unprecedented execution took place at Auburn Prison in the state of New York and sparked heated debates about execution methods and the nature of the death penalty... #history https://activite-paranormale.net/event/read/175/first-convict-executed-in-the-electric-chair