Henry John Burnett (5 January 1942 – 15 August 1963) was the last man to be hanged in Scotland, and the first in Aberdeen since 1891. He was tried at the high court in Aberdeen from 23-25 July 1963 for the murder of merchant seaman Thomas Guyan. His execution, at Craiginches Prison, Aberdeen, was carried out by the hangman Harry Allen.
Read more about Henry John Burnett: Background, Events of 31 May 1963, Trial
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