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Eugen Weidmann was a German criminal and serial murderer who was executed by guillotine in France in June 1939, the last public execution in that country. Unknown to authorities, film of the execution was shot from a private apartment adjacent to the prison. British actor Christopher Lee – who was 17 at the time – witnessed the event.

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  • Eugen Weidmann

    Eugen Weidmann

    Himself

  • Christopher Lee

    Christopher Lee

    Himself

  • Jules-Henri Desfourneaux

    Jules-Henri Desfourneaux

    Himself

Overview

Eugen Weidmann was a German criminal and serial murderer who was executed by guillotine in France in June 1939, the last public execution in that country. Unknown to authorities, film of the execution was shot from a private apartment adjacent to the prison. British actor Christopher Lee – who was 17 at the time – witnessed the event.

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