Tag #Medieval Justice

What was the nature of Rudolph Kühnapfel's crime, and what was the method of execution used, showcasing the brutality of the era?

In 1841, Rudolph Kühnapfel murdered his employer, the Bishop of Frauenburg, and the Bishop's housekeeper, stealing gold coins, a watch, and a gold box. Kühnapfel was subsequently convicted of double robbery murder and executed by breaking on the wheel, a particularly brutal medieval punishment. This event highlights the extreme violence of the time.