British Executions

Richard Joyce

Age: unknown

Sex: male

Crime: burglary

Date Of Execution: 9 Apr 1787

Crime Location:

Execution Place: Heavitree Gallows

Method: hanging

Executioner: unknown

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

Monday, 9 April 1787  (Exeter Flying Post)

Richard Joyce guilty of a burglary in the dwelling house of Henry Caunter in the parish of East Ogwell on 16th November 1786: stealing therefrom a lawn apron and other goods (valued at 6/2).