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On the night of February 4, 1733, three women were found murdered in their home at 36 Tanfield Court in the Temple, an area of London known for housing lawyers and members of the legal profession. The victims were Mrs. Lydia Duncomb, an elderly widow; Elizabeth Harrison, her maid; and Ann Price, a young servant. The brutality of the murders shocked the city—Mrs. Duncomb had been strangled in her bed, while the other two women had their throats slit.
Sarah Malcolm, a 22-year-old laundress who had worked in the household, quickly became a suspect. Just days after the murders, she was found in possession of a large sum of money and several items of the victims' jewelry. When confronted, she initially denied any involvement but later confessed to being present during the murders, though she claimed that two accomplices had committed the actual killings.
The Trial
Sarah Malcolm's trial took place on February 27, 1733, at the Old Bailey, London's central criminal court. The evidence against her was overwhelming. The stolen goods were found in her possession, and witnesses testified to seeing her near the scene of the crime on the night of the murders. Additionally, her shifting and inconsistent statements raised further suspicion.
Despite her attempts to deflect blame onto others, the jury found her guilty of all three murders after just a short deliberation. The trial attracted widespread attention, not only for the gruesome nature of the crime but also because it was unusual for a woman, especially one so young, to be involved in such a heinous act.
The Execution
Sarah Malcolm was sentenced to death by hanging. Her execution took place on March 7, 1733, at Tyburn, the infamous execution site in London. In the days leading up to her death, she maintained her innocence regarding the murders themselves, insisting that her accomplices were the true killers. However, she never provided any names or evidence to support her claims.
On the day of her execution, Sarah Malcolm was transported to Tyburn in a cart, a common practice at the time. She was dressed in a white shift, symbolizing her supposed innocence, and was accompanied by a clergyman who urged her to confess her sins. A large crowd gathered to witness the execution, as was customary for public hangings in the 18th century.
As she stood on the scaffold, Sarah Malcolm remained composed, though she once again protested her innocence in the final moments before her death. The noose was placed around her neck, and she was hanged, her body left to dangle until it was certain that she was dead.

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