Murder & homicide · 1849 · Victorian

The Manning Murder

In 1849 Marie and Frederick Manning murdered Patrick O'Connor, a wealthy moneylender, at their home in Bermondsey for his savings. Both were hanged publicly outside Horsemonger Lane Gaol in a case that drew huge crowds and inspired Dickens.

This summary is written in our own words from published historical sources. Map locations are approximate. Every case in the archive is at least ten years old.