Age: unknown
Sex: male
Crime: house breaking
Date Of Execution: 31 Mar 1758
Execution Place: Heavitree Gallows
Method: hanging
Executioner: unknown
Source: http://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/devon.html
Friday, 31 March 1758 (Western Flying Post)
Richard Edwards guilty of breaking into the dwelling house of Philip Matthews; and stealing therefrom 5 foreign gold 36/- pieces and other goods the property of Susannah Shapter. Buried St Sidwell, Exeter on 31st March.
