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Murder of John Hayes
- When
- 1 March 1726
- Where
- London
Catherine Hayes and two accomplices killed her husband John Hayes after a drinking contest.
On 1 March 1726, Catherine Hayes, Thomas Wood, and Thomas Billings persuaded John Hayes to join a drinking contest. After he became intoxicated, they killed him. Hayes later claimed her husband was abusive and had murdered their children.
Sources
- Catherine Hayes (murderer) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-08
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