Košice Had 26 Executioners Throughout History, Expert Reveals

Košice employed 26 executioners throughout its judicial history, according to an expert on the history of judicial practice. The executioners' families lived in shame and social isolation due to the stigma attached to their profession. The Miklušova prison in Košice served as the final destination for thousands of criminals over the centuries. The research sheds light on the darker aspects of Slovakia's eastern city's legal and penal system, revealing how society treated those responsible for carrying out death sentences and their relatives, who faced ostracism despite the official nature of the work.