The breaking wheel was a horrific form of torture used in Europe for centuries. In 1791, Vincent Ogé was subjected to this barbaric punishment in Haiti by French colonizers, as part of an effort to intimidate and subjugate the populace.
Historians debate the role of public executions in breaking down barriers and creating a spectacle for the masses. While some argue it served as a communal or ritualistic act, others believe it appealed to people's curiosity and love for the dramatic.
This podcast episode discusses a device called the Flute of Shame, which was used as a punishment for poor playing by students in a fifth-grade band. The device is similar to a large flute, with a neck shackle at the top and finger clamps all along the front, and is likened to a combination of marriage counseling and Survivor.
Peggy's death poses ambiguity, with her husband's stories not being consistent with the autopsy report results, which showed a severe blunt force trauma to her head from a considerable height, and not just a fall from standing.
The death of Wesley Clifton remains a mystery with no conclusive evidence surrounding it. The podcast host and guest speculate on what could have happened based on the information they have.