Misjudged Murderesses 3: The Reprieved

In this article the main details of the background and trials of the accused have not been examined elsewhere on this website. It is proposed to make a suitable reference to them in each case as well as concentrating on what went wrong and the aftermath. Ann Merritt A complete summary of the trial and … Read more

Misjudged Murderesses 2: The Hanged

Since in this article the main details of the background and trials of the accused had been examined elsewhere on this website it is proposed to concentrate on what went wrong. See blue hyperlinks to the original articles. “Poisoning the Background.” The Press As a modern article in the New Yorker stated: In 1836, the government decreased … Read more

The “Half Hanged” – Surviving Execution

With special thanks to Ms. Brenda Cook for providing the data for this article. Date / Place Name Outcome 20/2/1587Southwark – St. Thomas Waterings / London. Barber-Surgeons’ Hall Unknown Male Died 23rd February 1587 (i.e. 3 days later.) 14/12/1650 Oxford Anne Greenage 22 Made full recovery, pardoned, lived to marry & have children and finally died in 1665. 4/5/1658 Oxford … Read more