Dr Pritchard, the Poisoner

Jail Square, Glasgow

Glasgow's last public hanging, watched by a huge crowd.

Dr Edward Pritchard poisoned his wife and his mother-in-law, while pretending to care for them. He even kissed his wife's body in her coffin.

When

28 July 1865

Where

55.8530, -4.2440

Group

Gibbets & executions

Visiting

The old High Court still faces Glasgow Green.

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