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Event of 1849: Marie Manning and her husband Frederick are publicly hanged for the murder of he

When
1849
Where
3 Miniver Place, Bermondsey; Old Bailey; Horsemonger Lane Gaol
Episodes
3

Marie Manning, a Swiss domestic servant, and her husband Frederick were publicly hanged at Horsemonger Lane Gaol in London on 13 November 1849. They were convicted for the murder of her lover, Patrick O'Connor, in the case known as the "Bermondsey Horror." This execution marked the first time a husband and wife were executed together in England since 1700.

Episodes

  1. August 1849 · 3 Miniver Place, BermondseyMurder of Patrick O'Connor

    The Mannings murdered their guest Patrick O'Connor by shooting him in the back of the head at their home in Bermondsey.

  2. October 1849 · Old BaileyTrial at Old Bailey

    Marie and Frederick Manning were tried at the Old Bailey in October 1849 for the murder of Patrick O'Connor.

  3. 13 November 1849 · Horsemonger Lane GaolPublic Execution at Horsemonger Lane

    Marie and Frederick Manning were publicly hanged at Horsemonger Lane Gaol on 13 November 1849.

Background and detail

The Crime. On 9 August 1849, Patrick O'Connor dined with the Mannings at their home in Bermondsey. Following a prearranged plan, the couple murdered him by shooting him in the back of the head. His body was buried under the kitchen flagstones, where it was discovered a week later when a police officer noticed a damp corner stone.

Trial and Execution. The Mannings were tried at the Old Bailey in late October 1849. They were reconciled shortly before their execution by William Calcraft at Horsemonger Lane Gaol on 13 November 1849. This event was notable as the first joint execution of a husband and wife in England since 1700.

People involved

Sources

  1. Marie Manning (née de Roux) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21

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