British Executions

John Westicott

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: highway robbery

Date Of Execution: 1 Apr 1800

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Winchester

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

Source: http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk

John Westicott was convicted for highway robbery. Execution not confirmed.

In court he wore a medal that he had won whilst serving on the 'Vangaurd' during the battle of the Nile on which he was a petty officer.

see Chester Courant - Tuesday 18 March 1800