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Bulgarian bandit
Portrait of a Pomak bandit, Yako, hanged at Sophia in June 1889.
1889
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1889 Bandit Brigand Bulgaria Bulgarian Convict Crime Crimes Criminal Criminals Cuff Cuffs Hanged Penalty Shackle Shackles Fetters Restraint
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This haunting portrait captures the moment before the execution of a notorious Bulgarian bandit named Yako, who was hanged in Sophia, Bulgaria in June 1889. The image, taken in the late 19th century, depicts Yako with a stoic expression on his face, his hands cuffed behind his back and secured with heavy iron shackles. The convict wears a traditional Pomak outfit, a ethnic group living in the Rhodope Mountains of Bulgaria, with a long, flowing coat, a wide-brimmed hat, and a thick beard. Yako was a notorious brigand, known for his criminal activities in the region during the 1880s. He and his gang were responsible for numerous robberies, assaults, and murders, terrorizing the local population and causing chaos in the area. Despite numerous attempts to capture him, Yako managed to evade the authorities for years, earning him a reputation as a cunning and elusive criminal. However, his luck ran out in 1889 when he was finally apprehended and brought to trial. The evidence against him was overwhelming, and he was sentenced to death by hanging. This image, taken just before his execution, serves as a chilling reminder of the harsh realities of life in Bulgaria during the late 19th century. The use of heavy restraints, including cuffs and shackles, underscores the severity of Yako's crimes and the determination of the authorities to bring him to justice. The image also provides a glimpse into the traditional clothing and customs of the Pomak people, adding to its historical and cultural significance.
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