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Theodore Durrant | |
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 Durrant 1897 prison photo | |
| Born | William Henry Theodore Durrant 1871 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | January 7, 1898 (aged 26–27) San Quentin State Prison in San Quentin, California |
| Criminal status | Deceased |
| Conviction(s) | First degree murder |
| Criminal penalty | Death by hanging |
William Henry Theodore Durrant (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.