Episode 4 of 4
Discovery of Body
- When
- 22 March 1895
- Where
- Shallow grave site
Bridget's burnt corpse was found in a shallow grave on 22 March 1895, leading to charges against nine people, including her husband.
Witness statements were gathered over the week following the incident. On 22 March, Bridget's burnt corpse was discovered in a shallow grave. Nine individuals, including Michael Cleary, were charged in connection with her disappearance.
Sources
- Murder of Bridget Cleary Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05
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