Author: Naomi Clifford
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
ISBN: 1473863406
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 220
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Historical true crime comes to life with this fictionalized account of a nineteenth-century murder that changed the course of British legal history. England, 1817. In the small hours of May 27th, a young servant girl from the village of Erdington left a party in the company of a man with a bad reputation. A few hours later, Mary Ashford’s lifeless body was found drowned in a pond. Despite a seemingly solid alibi, Abraham Thornton is soon on trial for his life—only to be acquitted at the direction of the judge. Public opinion across the country is outraged, with everyone convinced that a murderer has evaded the gallows. In a last-ditch effort to find justice, Mary’s brother uses an archaic legal process to prosecute Thornton again, only to find himself confronted with an extraordinary challenge. In court, Thornton throws down a gauntlet and demands his legal right to trial by combat . . . and the outcome will alter the course of English legal history. A many-layered fictionalized account, The Murder of Mary Ashford examines the particulars of this famous case while exploring the birth of forensic investigation, the meaning of sexual consent, and the struggle of a modern state to emerge from its medieval heritage.
Remarks in Reference to the Murder of Mary Ashford, on May 27th, 1817. [Maintaining that Mary Ashford was Murdered by Abraham Thornton.].
Author: William FOWLER (J.P., of Erdington.)
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Pages : 8
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The Murder of Mary Ashford
Author: Naomi Clifford
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
ISBN: 1473863406
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Historical true crime comes to life with this fictionalized account of a nineteenth-century murder that changed the course of British legal history. England, 1817. In the small hours of May 27th, a young servant girl from the village of Erdington left a party in the company of a man with a bad reputation. A few hours later, Mary Ashford’s lifeless body was found drowned in a pond. Despite a seemingly solid alibi, Abraham Thornton is soon on trial for his life—only to be acquitted at the direction of the judge. Public opinion across the country is outraged, with everyone convinced that a murderer has evaded the gallows. In a last-ditch effort to find justice, Mary’s brother uses an archaic legal process to prosecute Thornton again, only to find himself confronted with an extraordinary challenge. In court, Thornton throws down a gauntlet and demands his legal right to trial by combat . . . and the outcome will alter the course of English legal history. A many-layered fictionalized account, The Murder of Mary Ashford examines the particulars of this famous case while exploring the birth of forensic investigation, the meaning of sexual consent, and the struggle of a modern state to emerge from its medieval heritage.
Publisher: Grub Street Publishers
ISBN: 1473863406
Category : True Crime
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Historical true crime comes to life with this fictionalized account of a nineteenth-century murder that changed the course of British legal history. England, 1817. In the small hours of May 27th, a young servant girl from the village of Erdington left a party in the company of a man with a bad reputation. A few hours later, Mary Ashford’s lifeless body was found drowned in a pond. Despite a seemingly solid alibi, Abraham Thornton is soon on trial for his life—only to be acquitted at the direction of the judge. Public opinion across the country is outraged, with everyone convinced that a murderer has evaded the gallows. In a last-ditch effort to find justice, Mary’s brother uses an archaic legal process to prosecute Thornton again, only to find himself confronted with an extraordinary challenge. In court, Thornton throws down a gauntlet and demands his legal right to trial by combat . . . and the outcome will alter the course of English legal history. A many-layered fictionalized account, The Murder of Mary Ashford examines the particulars of this famous case while exploring the birth of forensic investigation, the meaning of sexual consent, and the struggle of a modern state to emerge from its medieval heritage.
Horrible Rape and Murder!! The Affecting Case of Mary Ashford ... who was Diabolically Ravished, Murdered, and Thrown Into a Pit ... Including the Trial of A. Thornton, for the Wilful Murder of the Said M. Ashford ... To which is Added Copious Elucidations ... and a Plan, Etc
Author: Mary ASHFORD (of Erdington.)
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Pages : 50
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The Affecting Case of Mary Ashford, a Beautiful Young Virgin, who was Diabolically Ravished, Murdered, and Thrown in a Pit, as She was Returning from a Dance
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Pages : 38
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Horrible Rape and Murder!!
Author: Abraham Thornton (defendant.)
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Pages : 92
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Second Proceedings
Author: Abraham Thornton (defendant.)
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Pages : 8
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The Murder of Mary Ashford
Author: Naomi Clifford
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ISBN: 9781473863415
Category : SOCIAL SCIENCE
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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Category : SOCIAL SCIENCE
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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The Murder of Mary Ashford 1817
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An Account of the Apprehending of Abraham Thornton for the Murder of Mary Ashford ...
Author: Abraham Thornton
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Category : Trials (Murder)
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Mary Ashford's brother asserted his right to Appeal of Murder. Abraham Thornton asserted his right to Appeal of Battle.
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Mary Ashford's brother asserted his right to Appeal of Murder. Abraham Thornton asserted his right to Appeal of Battle.
Abraham Thornton. Tried for the Murder of Mary Ashford
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