Historedia
Person

William Corder

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1828

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Corder, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. William Corder hanged for the Red Barn murder of Maria Marten

    1828

    Role: Executed prisoner

    1. 1828 · CourtIndictment Charges

      Corder was indicted on nine charges, including murder by shooting and stabbing, and forgery.

    2. 7 August 1828 · CourtTrial Start and Plea

      The trial began on 7 August 1828, with Corder entering a plea of not guilty.

    3. 11 August 1828 · GallowsExecution at Bury St Edmunds

      William Corder was hanged on 11 August 1828 at Bury St Edmunds, witnessed by a huge crowd.

Sources

  1. Red Barn Murder Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19