The Last Call at Leavenworth — The Gallows, the Guards, and the Final Drink

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Deadly Truths

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Deadly Truths explores the dark undercurrents woven into America’s cities and institutions. Each season uncovers fifteen deadly truths—murders, disappearances, and crimes that shaped the character and conscience of a single place. Through meticulous research and haunting storytelling, Deadly Truths blends history, psychology, and humanity to reveal not just what happened… but why it still matters. Season Three: Morally Bankrupt America was broke — and hungry for heroes. Morally Bankrupt dives into the blood-soaked glamour of the 1930s.

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The Last Call at Leavenworth — The Gallows, the Guards, and the Final Drink

Deadly Truths

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2 weeks ago

The Last Call at Leavenworth — The Gallows, the Guards, and the Final Drink

It was tradition at the Leavenworth Penitentiary: before a man walked to the gallows, he was offered one last drink. Some refused. Some asked for whiskey. Others stayed silent.
But behind that ritual lay a darker story — one about the guards who built the scaffolds, the warden who signed the orders, and the soldiers who watched death become routine.

In this episode of Deadly Truths, Becca uncovers the hidden history of execution at Leavenworth — the hangmen, the condemned, and the uneasy morality that lingered long after the trapdoor fell. From the 1920s Prohibition era to the final military hangings, this is the story of America’s most haunted prison ritual: the last call before judgment.

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🔜 Coming Soon:

Season Two continues through October with Leavenworth: Halloween in the Big House — exploring the darkest corners of America’s most infamous military prison.

Then in November, tune in for a special bonus season, “Morally Bankrupt: The 1930s Bank Robbers,” reexamining the myths and the gruesome truths behind Dillinger, Bonnie & Clyde, and the cult of outlaw fame.

And this winter, Season Three: Kentucky Bloodlines begins — a deep dive into unsolved murders, historical crimes, and haunted legacies from the Bluegrass State.

⚖️ Disclaimer:

Deadly Truths is written and produced for educational and documentary purposes. All accounts are drawn from verified historical and legal sources. Sensitive content, including violence and execution, is presented with respect for victims and accuracy of record.

📚 Sources & References:

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) – Leavenworth Penitentiary Files
U.S. Army Historical Division – Execution Orders and Records, Fort Leavenworth
Leavenworth Times Historical Editions (1923–1949)
Bureau of Prisons Historical Reports
Kansas Historical Society Archives
Library of Congress: Federal Prison System Records