Crucifixion was a method of execution where the sentenced was nailed to a stauros. It was the method by which Jesus was killed. (PROSE: Byzantium!) Louise Bayliss of P.R.O.B.E. told Beatrice Hearst that she did not need to "crucify herself" by blaming herself for William Bruffin's death. (HOMEVID: The Zero Imperative) Brian Rutherford kept his connection to BEAGLE secret for fear of being metaphorically crucified. (HOMEVID: Unnatural Selection)