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Identifier
KF 223 .R62 W5
Creation Date
1855
Description
Wilson, D. Henrietta Robinson. New York: Miller, Orton & Mulligan, 1855.
Henrietta Robinson, known as the "veiled murderess,” was arrested and charged with the murders of Timothy Lanagan and Catherine Lubee. On May 25th, 1853, she was asked to leave Mr. and Mrs. Lanagan’s store after arguing with another patron. She later returned and joined Mr. and Mrs. Lanagan and their boarder Catherine Lubee for a meal. She insisted on buying beer and requested sugar, which she put in their glasses. Mrs. Lanagan did not drink it, but Mr. Lanagan and Catherine did. Two hours later they became ill and died from arsenic poisoning. Henrietta was put on trial and kept a veil over her face throughout. She was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death, which was commuted to life in prison.