Joseph Jan Van Hove was convicted of spying. Joseph Jan Van Hove Age:- 27 Date of Execution:- Wednesday, 12th July, 1944 Location of Execution:- Pentonville Hangman:- Albert Pierrepoint Assistants:- Stephen Wade Tried At:- Old Bailey, London Trial Dates:- 23rd - 24th May, 1944 Trial Judge:- Mister Justice Hallett Crime:- Spying