Theodore Durrant

Theodore Durrant
Durrant 1897 prison photo
Born
William Henry Theodore Durrant

April 24, 1871 (April 24, 1871)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedJanuary 7, 1898(1898-01-07) (aged 26–27)
San Quentin State Prison, California, United States
Criminal statusExecuted by hanging
ConvictionFirst degree murder
Criminal penaltyDeath

William Henry Theodore Durrant (April 24, 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.

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