Episode 3 of 3
Execution at Bury St Edmunds
- When
- 11 August 1828
- Where
- Gallows
William Corder was hanged on 11 August 1828 at Bury St Edmunds, witnessed by a huge crowd.
Corder was taken to the gallows in Bury St Edmunds on 11 August 1828. He was apparently too weak to stand without support. The execution was witnessed by a huge crowd, reflecting the significant public interest in the case.
Sources
- Red Barn Murder Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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