Murder of Charlotte Dymond

Charlotte Dymond
Charlotte Dymond's grave, at St David's Church, Davidstow, Cornwall
Born1826
England
Died14 April 1844 (aged 18)
Bodmin Moor
Cause of deathStabbing by Matthew Weeks
Burial placeDavidstow
MonumentsCharlotte Dymond Memorial
ParentUnknown

Charlotte Dymond (1826 – 14 April 1844) was an 18-year-old servant who was the victim of a notorious murder which influenced the folklore of Bodmin Moor. In 1844, she was found dead on the moor in grisly circumstances. A fellow farm worker, Matthew Weeks, was convicted of the crime and sentenced to death. The notorious crime inspired poetry, songs, and ghost stories in Cornish folklore. It is considered to be one of the most infamous murders in Cornwall.

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