Maria Marten
Maria Marten was a young woman whose tragic murder in 1827 by William Corder became one of the most infamous criminal cases in British history. The circumstances of her death, which took place in the Red Barn in Polstead, Suffolk, led to widespread public outrage and fascination, making her story a lasting part of folklore and prompting numerous adaptations in literature and media.
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Maria Marten was killed and buried by her lover, William Corder, in the notorious Red Barn Murder.
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Maria Marten was the victim of William Corder in the Red Barn Murder case.
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United Kingdom· 2025-04-22
Maria Marten was the lover of William Corder, whom he shot and buried after luring her to a meeting.
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