Penelope Kenny

Penelope Kenny
Born Unknown
Died (1739-12-27)December 27, 1739
New Hampshire
Criminal status Executed
Conviction(s) Murder
Criminal penalty Death by hanging

Penelope Kenny (died December 27, 1739) was executed by hanging for the murder of her child in New Hampshire along with Sarah Simpson, who was also convicted of murdering her child.[1][2]

See also

References

  1. Women who kill
  2. Ferland, Dr David (2014-05-27). Historic Crimes & Justice in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9781625847140.


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