An account of the Death of Philip Jolin who was executed for the murder of his father, in the Island of Jersey, October 3, 1829

"An Account of the Death of Philip Jolin" by Francis Cunningham unfolds a historical narrative from the 1800s, revealing the grim tale of Philip Jolin, who faced execution after killing his father. The story examines the convergence of crime, regret, and the powerful influence of family and society that culminated in such a devastating event. Cunningham outlines Jolin's troubled youth, marked by a harsh upbringing, his family's battle with alcoholism, and how these factors contributed to the crime. As Jolin spends his final days incarcerated he acknowledges his atrocious actions and seeks redemption, guided by religious figures, illustrating his path from regret towards a hopeful possibility of forgiveness.