Theodore Durrant
Theodore Durrant | |
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Durrant 1897 prison photo | |
| Born | William Henry Theodore Durrant 1871 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | January 7, 1898 (aged 26–27) |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction | First degree murder |
| Criminal penalty | Death |
William Henry Theodore Durrant (1871 – January 7, 1898), known as "The Demon of the Belfry", was hanged for two murders committed at San Francisco's Emmanuel Baptist Church, where he was assistant superintendent of the Sunday School. He maintained his innocence of the crimes. His sister was stage dancer Maud Allan.