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The Last Public Execution in Brno Claimed an Extra Life. the Unfortunate Man Wanted a View

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160 years ago, the last public execution of a convicted person took place in Brno, the murderer and robber Josef Čapek. His hanging in a place called Cimpl on the edge of the Brno hill Kraví hora was watched by thousands of people. Unfortunately, one of them was fatally intrigued by his curiosity.
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The Last Public Execution in Brno Claimed an Extra Life. the Unfortunate Man Wanted a View

160 years ago, the last public execution of a convicted person took place in Brno, the murderer and robber Josef Čapek. His hanging in a place called Cimpl on the edge of the Brno hill Kraví hora was watched by thousands of people. Unfortunately, one of them was fatally intrigued by his curiosity.

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Deník.cz broke the news in on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
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