Druot is tortured and executed for the murders he did not commit.
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Arrest
Arrest
False Accusation
After Grenouille's escape, the police arrested Druot because the evidence was in his workshop.
Interrogation
He initially denied everything, but torture broke him.
Confession
He confessed to all twenty-five murders, begging for a quick death.
Execution
Execution
Hasty Hanging
Druot was hanged at dawn, without a scaffold or crowd. Only officials attended.
Burial
His body was buried immediately. The case was closed.
Public Acceptance
The town accepted him as the murderer, relieved to have a culprit.
