Elizabeth Brownrigg (1720–67) was an 18th century murderess. Her victim, Mary Clifford, was one of her domestic servants, who died from cumulative injuries and associated infected wounds. As a result of witness testimony and medical evidence at her trial, Brownrigg was hanged at Tyburn on 13 September 1767.
Read more about Elizabeth Brownrigg: Early Life: 1720–1765, Foundling Hospital: Vocational and Educational Debate, Abuse of Servants: 1765–1767, Trial and Execution: August–September 1767
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