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Catherine Shehan

Life archive ID obpt18010218-80-defend503

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Gender female. Has tattoo no. First recorded 1801.

2 records. Newgate Calendars of prisoners for trial. Old Bailey Proceedings.

Catherine Shehan

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The Digital Panopticon Catherine Shehan , Life Archive ID obpt18010218-80-defend503 (). Version 1.2.1, consulted 20th May 2024.

Imprisoned

1801

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Imprisoned 1801

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18th February 1801

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Trial text at oldbaileyonline.org

Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of murder (wilful murder of elizabeth griffiths). Found guilty, manslaughter. Sentenced to imprisonment in Newgate. Sentence outcome was unknown.

Tried 18th February 1801

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