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A crucifix was used because it prolonged the suffering and agony of the criminal on it. This was considered a suitable punishment, whereas sticking the offender on a pole without the crossbeam the result would be death in a fairly short space of time. It is known that those that died from crucifixion would suffer for hours before death.

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