Electric chair

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:technique
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Executioner
gptkbp:advocates_for anti-death penalty organizations
for abolition
gptkbp:associated_with death penalty
gptkbp:community_impact in the U. S.
gptkbp:community_service on deterrence
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:museum
gptkbp:contemporary firing squad
gptkbp:cultural_impact in media and art
gptkbp:cultural_references films and literature
gptkbp:current_use limited
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Thomas_Edison
gptkbp:duration seconds to minutes
gptkbp:electrification up to 2,000 volts
gptkbp:features head and body electrodes
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:New_York
gptkbp:first_performance August 6, 1890
gptkbp:future_plans capital punishment debates
gptkbp:global_presence banned in many countries
gptkbp:historical_debate human rights concerns
on morality
botched executions
gptkbp:historical_event execution logs
19th century onwards
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Albert_Fish
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of capital punishment debates
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Electric chair
gptkbp:impact on witnesses
gptkbp:innovation execution technology
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_used_for capital punishment
gptkbp:judges required by law
gptkbp:last_aired varies by state
gptkbp:legal_issue varies by state
Eighth Amendment issues
gptkbp:legislation regulating use
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspections
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_achievement landmark executions
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Ted_Bundy
gptkb:William_Kemmler
gptkbp:operated_by electrocution
gptkbp:power_output gptkb:Company
gptkbp:precedent Supreme Court cases
gptkbp:public_perception controversial
divided
gptkbp:replaced_by lethal injection
gptkbp:runtime specific procedures
strapping the inmate
gptkbp:safety_features insulated materials
malfunction risks
gptkbp:state different designs
in the U. S.
gptkbp:symbolism justice and punishment