Cathrine Hayes
Crime Committed: “Petty Treason”
The Accused: Catharine Hayes (murdering her husband)
Victim: John Hayes
Accomplice’s: Thomas Billings and Thomas WoodsThe Murder: Instructed by Catharine, Mr. Woods, and Mr. Billings took Mr. Hayes out for drinks. Upon John’s return home, he fell asleep and the two other men knocked him unconscious. They dragged his body to the pond, severed his head, and then cut his body into three pieces.
Verdicts:
o Billings: Murder: To be Hung
o Woods Murder: To be Hung
o Catherine: Petty Treason: To be burned alive at the stake
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Crime Comitted: Manslaughter
The Accused: Teresa Rafacz
Victim: Her 27 year old Husband
The Murder: Teresa Brutally beat her husband to death after find out that he had left their baby home alone to go out drinking.
Verdict:
oTeresa was setenced to two years in prison.
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