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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hannah_OcuishHannah Ocuish - Wikipedia

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   On December 20, 1786, as she awaited her execution, Hannah's anxiety grew worse, and she spent most of the day of her hanging in tears. At her execution, she thanked the sheriff for his kindness as she stepped forward to be hanged.

3. thecrimewire.com › The-Hanging-of-Hannah-OcuishHannah Ocuish: America's Youngest Execution - The CrimeWire

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   Nov 28, 2023 · A 12-year-old girl, Hannah Ocuish, was executed for murder in 1786. Though she confessed to killing six-year-old Eunice Bolles, questions have persisted about whether her prosecution was fair. Was it justice or racism?

4. www.executedtoday.com › 1786-hannah-ocuish-age-121786: Hannah Ocuish, age 12 | Executed Today

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   Dec 20, 2008 · On December 20, 1786, the Sheriff of New London, Conn., led a distraught 12-year-old girl to the gallows, placed a rope around her neck, and hanged her in front of a crowd of spectators. The girl was Hannah Ocuish, a young member of the Pequot nation. She was charged with the murder of six-year-old Eunice Bolles, a white girl with whom Hannah ...

5. www.founderoftheday.com › hannah-ocuishThe Youngest American Ever Executed - Hannah Ocuish

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   Dec 1, 2019 · A noose was placed around her neck and she was executed in front of a crowd of onlookers. At 12 years and 9 months of age, Hannah is believed to be the youngest person to receive capital punishment in the history of the United States.

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   Jul 29, 2015 · Eunice finally collapsed in a crumpled heap. Her head and body were badly mangled and both her back and one arm broken. Hannah stepped back and triumphantly admired her handiwork, undoubtedly ...

7. connecticuthistory.org › a-most-unusual-criminalA Most Unusual Criminal Execution in New London

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   Dec 20, 2021 · Channing, Henry. God Admonishing His People of Their Duty, as Parents and Masters. a Sermon, Preached at New-London, December 20th, 1786. Occasioned by the Execution of Hannah Ocuish, a Mulatto Girl, Aged 12 Years and 9 Months. for the Murder of Eunice Bolles, Aged 6 Years and 6 Months. New London, CT: Printed by T. Green, 1786. Link. Articles.

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   Hannah Ocuish (born March 1774) was executed at the age of twelve years and nine months, being hanged on 20 December 1786, in New London, Connecticut. She is believed to be the youngest person legally executed in America.