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Miscellaneous documents

Reference: D/X 2084 Catalogue Title: Miscellaneous documents Area: Catalogue Category: Other Records Description: Mary Ann Cotton

Covering Dates: 2016

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Miscellaneous documents
- Weardale Gazette (Ref: D/X 2084/1)

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Mary Ann Cotton, 1832-1873, was an English murderer and potential serial killer who was found guilty of murdering her stepson, Charles Edward Cotton, and was hung at Durham Prison. It has been suggested that she may have murdered as many as 21 people.
See also UD/Sea 33, D/Ph 242 and Library

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Weardale Gazette (Ref: D/X 2084/1)Ref: D/X 2084/1

Article in Weardale Gazette relating to a potential victim of Mary Ann Cotton, 28 December 2016

(1 paper, printed)