Torture Devices Through The Ages

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The Heretic’s Fork AKA Hootie Tynes



This instrument was made of two forks, one set against the other. The head was tilted back sharply, with the top two prongs embedded deeply under the flesh of the chin; the bottom two prongs likewise embedded into the flesh above the sternum. The leather strap was fastened tightly behind the neck.

The strap supported the instrument to prevent any movement of the victim. The forks did not penetrate into vital points, prolonging great suffering before death - much like Damon Huard’s career.

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