In the past, killing prisoners of war and prisoners sentenced to death is the duty of an executioner. The executioner of course means closing the current conscience must eliminate a human life. Now maybe the role of executioner is no longer so important. However there are some tragic story of the executioners of the most feared in wartime. Who are they?

John Reichhart, Germany

Throughout his life, the man who grew up in families executioner has killed 3,000 prisoners during World War I and II. At that time he worked for the Nazis to make it hated by many people. After the Nazis were defeated, Reichhart register executioner to ally with falsifying identity. However, after dozens of his execution, his true identity revealed. He was arrested and jailed for life while her son committed suicide in shame with his father.

John C. Woods, USA

Men's sergeant has executed at least 10 Nazi leaders in 1946 and the 100 prisoners the Nazis during World War II. One time, while executing a Nazi leader, it turns out that person was breathing so it must be executed again. The incident has provoked controversy because it is considered Woods purposely do it for revenge. Without a chance to defend, Woods died shortly afterwards due to electric shock.

Antonina Makarova, Russia

This woman was once a nurse former Soviet Union. One time, he worked for the Nazi-occupied areas. When given the choice exercised or worked in the Nazi party, Makarova chose the second option. During the work for the Germans, he has executed 1,500 prisoners. After the war, he married and moved to Belarus. In 1976, KGB agents managed to find a hiding place. Makarova then executed by being shot dead.

Vasili Blokhin, USSR

Men held the rank of Major General is known as the executioner of the most widely execute prisoners. During his life he had executed 10,000 prisoners. For his services, the leader of the Soviet Union, Stalin, bestowed the medal of honor and a variety of luxury. But when Stalin replaced meningggal and his successors, all the medals of honor and luxury that has been obtained Blokhin withdrawn. Feeling humiliated, he falls back on alcohol, depression, and finally hanged himself in 1955.

John Hulbert, USA

The man who has executed 140 men were never enjoyed his job. Despite the high fee, he was always overshadowed by the fear of someone to avenge her. That's why after he retired, he carried a gun everywhere just in case. Because of her depression, she always ate the same restaurants, the same food, and asked to be served the same waiter for fear of being poisoned. Three years after his retirement, he shut himself in the house and shot himself in the head.