Electric chair

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:execution
gptkbp:advances execution technology
gptkbp:advocacy anti-death penalty organizations
for abolition
gptkbp:associated_with death penalty
gptkbp:community_service on deterrence
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:wood
gptkbp:cultural_impact in media and art
gptkbp:cultural_references films and literature
gptkbp:current_use limited
gptkbp:design_features head and body electrodes
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Thomas_Edison
gptkbp:duration_of_execution seconds to minutes
gptkbp:electrical_voltage up to 2,000 volts
gptkbp:ethical_debates human rights concerns
gptkbp:execution_process strapping the inmate
gptkbp:execution_protocol specific procedures
gptkbp:first_execution August 6, 1890
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:New_York
gptkbp:future_prospects capital punishment debates
gptkbp:historical_achievement landmark executions
gptkbp:historical_debate botched executions
gptkbp:historical_figures gptkb:Albert_Fish
gptkbp:historical_records execution logs
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of capital punishment debates
gptkbp:historical_use 19th century onwards
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Electric chair
gptkbp:impact on witnesses
gptkbp:international_perspective banned in many countries
gptkbp:invention gptkb:Harold_P._Brown
1887
gptkbp:is_a_supporter_of early 20th century
gptkbp:is_criticized_for gptkb:George_W._Bush
gptkbp:is_debated_in on morality
gptkbp:last_execution varies by state
gptkbp:legal_issue Eighth Amendment issues
gptkbp:legal_status varies by state
gptkbp:legislation regulating use
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:modern_alternatives firing squad
gptkbp:notable_case gptkb:William_Kemmler
gptkbp:operated_by electrocution
gptkbp:political_impact in the U. S.
gptkbp:power_source gptkb:electricity
gptkbp:precedent Supreme Court cases
gptkbp:public_perception controversial
divided
gptkbp:replaced_by lethal injection
gptkbp:safety malfunction risks
gptkbp:safety_measures insulated materials
gptkbp:state_executions in the U. S.
gptkbp:state_variations different designs
gptkbp:symbolism justice and punishment
gptkbp:used_for capital punishment
gptkbp:was_executed_by gptkb:Ted_Bundy
gptkbp:witnesses required by law
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Executioner
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6