Executions in King’s Lynn 1735-1799

A total of 5 confirmed executions have been traced as a result of trials at King’s Lynn Quarter Sessions.

YearNameCrimeExecution date
1750 January   Charles Holditch     Attempted murder      W 14 February
1752William ChaplinMurder of wife, MaryW 22 July
1766 January   John Rudderham     Murder of Leo Wilson   M 27 January
1772William Pilling       Rape              F 6 November
1783 January   James Beeton        Robbed North Mail      M 17 February

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