Tag: February 1873
Gallows Justice: Buffalo’s Notorious John Giffney Hangs for Patrick Fahey’s Slaughter
On a grim February morning in 1878, the dark specter of retribution descended upon Buffalo, New York. John Giffney, the unrepentant murderer of Patrick Fahey, met his demise at the end of a hangman’s noose, his lifeless body swaying in the cold wind as the people of Buffalo cheered. Justice had been served, and the…
Blood on the Bench: Judge Brady’s Crusade Against Murder
In a chilling display of determination, Judge Brady took the bench at the Court of Oyer and Terminer in New York, vowing to bring justice to the victims of Tombs’ most heinous crimes. With a resolute tone, he delivered a scathing charge to the newly empanelled Grand Jury, giving counsel for the prosecution and defense…
