John Thurtell

John Thurtell
Portrait of John Thurtell, 1824
Born(1793-12-21)21 December 1793
Bradwell, Suffolk, England, U.K.
Died9 January 1824(1824-01-09) (aged 30)
Hertford, Hertfordshire, England
MotiveGambling debt
ConvictionMurder
TrialRadlett murder
Criminal penaltyDeath by hanging
AccomplicesJoseph Hunt
William Probert
Details
VictimsWilliam Weare
Date24 October 1823 (1823-10-24)
LocationsRadlett, Hertfordshire, England
Killed1
Imprisoned atHertford Prison

John Thurtell (21 December 1793 – 9 January 1824) was an English sports promoter, amateur boxer, Royal Marine officer and convicted murderer.

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