British Executions

William Brooks

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: horse stealing

Date Of Execution: 7 Apr 1786

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Heavitree Gallows

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Friday, 7 April 1786  (Exeter Flying Post)           

William Brooks guilty of stealing a mare (valued at £8), the property of Simon Tucker.