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    Penelope Kenny

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    Penelope Kenny
    BornUnknown
    Died(1739-12-27)December 27, 1739
    Portsmouth, Province of New Hampshire
    Criminal statusExecuted
    ConvictionMurder
    Criminal penaltyDeath by hanging

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

    See also

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    • Capital punishment in New Hampshire
    • Capital punishment in the United States
    • List of people executed in New Hampshire

    References

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    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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    Preceded by
    Sarah Simpson     		Executions carried out in New Hampshire Succeeded by
    Eliphaz Dow


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