Mood About the Death Penalty
At the time of Timothy Evans’s execution, the death penalty was a routine punishment for criminals, particularly for those convicted of brutally murdering their wives and children. The prevailing sentiment largely accepted the practice of hanging as a suitable punishment, and Timothy Evans was no exception. While a few individuals opposed capital punishment, their stance was highly controversial.
However, three years after Timothy Evans’s trial and subsequent execution, startling revelations about the events at Rillington Place would reshape perceptions of justice.
