Said I wasn't going to bother, but this is the actual quote I referred to - again!!!

"convicts -- especially women -- in England, condemned women were compelled to don heavy canvass slacks at time of execution.
The "long drop" has the force to kill instantly, but also to caused rectal and vaginal prolapse -- the tearing out of internal organs and discharge through lower orifices.
The "short drop" was another story. Known to slowly strangle the victim rather than cause instant death."

Now will you leave me alone Keith - please
Jim Carroll