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"life of crime" can take many forms, from petty theft to gruesome serial killings. today, we'll delve into the chilling tale of a moroccan serial killer and the extreme punishment he faced, as well as explore the history of walled-up punishments. let's start with the story of hajj muhammad mespewi, the marrakech arch killer.
the marrakech arch killer
in 1906, a young moroccan shoemaker named hajj muhammad mespewi lived in a small shop with an old woman. women would visit the shop and agree to have lunch with the friendly duo. little did they know, this would be their last decision. mespewi drugged their food, killed them in their sleep, and stole their money and valuables. when the police finally caught him, they found 26 mutilated bodies under the shop and another 10 nearby. the public demanded the harshest punishment possible.
extreme punishments
originally, mespewi was sentenced to be crucified, but the moroccan government listened to foreign diplomats who argued that such a punishment was outdated. instead, they opted for a more "modern" punishment. but what about the most extreme punishment in history? being walled up alive. some monks chose this as a spiritual way to embrace death, but for others, it was a terrifying fate.
the history of walled-up punishments
walling someone up alive was a common punishment in the past, often used for traitors and criminals. the idea was to let them slowly die of starvation or dehydration, trapped behind a wall with no hope of escape. this punishment was so extreme that it's hard to imagine it being used today.
conclusion
the life of crime can lead to extreme punishments, as seen in the case of the marrakech arch killer and the history of walled-up punishments. while these punishments may seem barbaric to us now, they were once considered just and necessary. as society evolves, so do our ideas of justice and punishment.
for more information on this topic, check out these resources:
- the making of legends: exploring the origins of myth and folklore
- myth hunters: exploring historical legends
- jericho: fact or fiction? exploring the archaeology of a biblical city"
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