EXCLUSIVE: Hang Gallows Ready?

And while that killer is on the loose - the government may be getting ready to make an example out of others who have killed.

7NEWS has received confirmed reports that the hangman's gallows are being made ready for use. The CEO in the Ministry of Home Affairs has sent a directive to the Chief Engineer and the CEO in the Ministry of Works requesting that they inspect and repair the gallows at the max section of the Hattieville prison.

The directive asks that they do this as soon as possible and is dated March 30th. Presently, there are ten men on death row - with the recent addition of Leslie Pipersburgh and Patrick Robateau.