British Executions

Edward Murphy

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: burglary

Date Of Execution: 12 Apr 1750

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Heavitree Gallows

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

Source: http://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/devon.html

Thursday, 12 April 1750      

Edward Murphy guilty of a burglary in the dwelling house of Matthew Lynes: stealing therefrom a Portuguese gold coin (value 36/-). Buried St Sidwell, Exeter on 12th April.