Marie Manning
United KingdomcriminalFemale4.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Marie Manning was a Victorian-era woman executed in 1849 for the murder of her lover, Patrick O’Connor. The sensational trial captured public attention, leading to widespread debate about the ethics of public executions, which were abolished in Britain shortly thereafter. Her case highlighted societal anxieties regarding female agency and criminality.
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Marie Manning was executed for the murder of her lover, which led to a nationwide debate about public executions.
From Lizzie Borden to Myra Hindley, why are we still so fascinated with female killers? | Rebecca RidealThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-09-20
United Kingdom· 2026-09-20
