Hardly an expert, no, but I have heard that somewhere and it sounds about right.
It seems that it would depend on what method was used and it didn't seem like a long drop so based on
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanging
I would have to wonder how effective it would be.
I reiterate that I am not in favour of using the death penalty anyway.
EDITED: 31 Dec 2006 23:53 by SPINNING_PLATES