Penelope Kenny

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Penelope Kenny
BornUnknown
Died(1739-12-27)December 27, 1739
Criminal statusExecuted
Conviction(s)Murder
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]

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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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