Putting someone in the electric chair refers to the act of executing an individual by electrocution, a method of capital punishment involving the use of an electric current to cause death. The electric chair, also known as the "electric chair apparatus," is a specially designed device that consists of a wooden or metal chair equipped with metal straps and electrodes.
When a person is sentenced to death by electrocution, they are led into a designated execution chamber and securely fastened to the electric chair. Metal straps are typically placed across the individual's wrists, ankles, chest, and forehead, ensuring their immobility during the process. Electrodes, which are conducting materials attached to wires, are then placed on specific parts of the individual's body, usually in contact with moistened sponges or conductive gel.
Once the person is properly positioned, a high voltage electric current is passed through their body for a predetermined amount of time, typically lasting a few seconds. The purpose of this process is to induce cardiac arrest, ultimately leading to the person's death.
Putting someone in the electric chair as a means of execution has been used in some jurisdictions throughout history, most notably in the United States. However, it has generally been replaced by other methods, such as lethal injection, in recent times due to controversies surrounding the process and its perceived cruelty.
