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May 9, 1751
The Pennsylvania Gazette
Philadelphia, York, Philadelphia County, York County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
John Stedman, 54-year-old Scotsman, tried and executed for murdering his wife on Feb 27 by bruising her severely; he claimed a fit but evidence and jury convicted him; denied guilt to the end and was hung in chains near the city.
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On Friday last, John Stedman, a Scotchman, aged 54 Years, was tried for the Murder of his Wife on the 27th of February last. Her Body was much bruised in many Places, in particular on her Throat, where it was proved there were the Marks of a Man's Thumb and Finger, and on her Breast the Mark of a Man's Hand, and other Parts much hurt. He confessed at the Bar, that she died in his Arms, but said she died in a Fit. There were twenty Evidences against him, which proved many as strong Circumstances as the Nature of the Thing would admit, and the Jury found no Difficulty in bringing him in Guilty: And he was this Day executed, but denied the Fact to the last Minute; and was afterwards hung in Chains on a Gibbet near this City.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Murder Trial
Wife Killing
Execution
Guilty Verdict
What entities or persons were involved?
John Stedman
Where did it happen?
Near This City
Story Details
Key Persons
John Stedman
Location
Near This City
Event Date
27th Of February Last
Story Details
John Stedman tried and convicted for murdering his wife by bruising her body, including marks on throat and breast; confessed she died in his arms in a fit but denied the murder; executed and hung in chains.