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How the smiling assassin will die
Under Indonesian law, Bali bomber Amrozi will be given three daysâ notice of his execution by firing squad, which will occur at night in a secluded forest or on a beach. His family will not be allowed to attend but, if he wishes to do so, he will be granted permission to pray one last time and to clutch Islamâs holy book, the Koran. If Amroziâs appeal against his death sentence is denied, he will be led to the place of execution wearing a white shirt with a red target marked over his heart. A hood will be placed over his head before 14 sharpshooters, who have practised on dummies, fire at the order of their commander. In order to soothe their consciences - so they never know who fired the fatal shot - only two of the 14 rifles available for them to choose will be loaded with live rounds. The reporter may have this wrong, it most likely is that two rifles are loaded with blanks and the other 12 have live rounds. After the shots are fired, a doctor will check Amrozi for any sign of life. The law allows for a final shot in the head, fired by the commander, if the condemned man is not dead. The coup de grace. Posted by: Steve 2003-08-12 |
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