Iran hangs nine convicts in jail
BBC
08-May-2009 (4 comments)

Iran has executed nine people by hanging for various offences, including four convicted murders and five drug traffickers, state media has reported. The convicted murderers included Zeynab Nazarzadeh, 30, found guilty of killing her husband with a hammer. They were executed in Tehran's Evin prison on Wednesday, while the drugs traffickers were sent to the gallows in the southern city of Kerman. At least 94 people have been executed in Iran in 2009, media reports say.

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anonymous fish

well, if cap'n can admit it...

by anonymous fish on

so can i.  i personally DO believe in capital punishment for certain crimes.   i'd hate to be judge and jury and i'd rather not have to test my capabilities on being a fair and impartial judge, but... yes, i absolutely believe there are people for whom the death sentence is appropriate.  people AND crimes. 

there.  i've said it. 


capt_ayhab

they were Criminals

by capt_ayhab on

I am all for capital punishment for grave crimes likes these. Show them no Merci.

-YT


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You wouldn't be crying if they had raped and murdered your

by Different Drumer (not verified) on

wife or child. You wouldn't be crying if they pushed Heroin down your son's nose or vains, would you?


Darius Kadivar

Madness at its Pinnacle ...

by Darius Kadivar on

This Truly Makes One Cry ...