Elizabeth Lillian Woolcock (née Oliver; 20 April 1848 – 30 December 1873) was an Australian murderess who was hanged in Adelaide Gaol for the murder of her husband Thomas …

Hanged at Adelaide Gaol on 30 December 1873 at the age of 26, Woolcock is the only woman to have been legally executed in South Australia. Her story has inspired some books and plays.

Elizabeth Woolcock was executed by hanging in Adelaide Gaol in 1873 for the murder of her husband by mercury poisoning. She remains the only woman ever executed in South Australia.

2021年4月3日 · Elizabeth Woolcock is believed to be the only female ever executed in South Australia. On December 30, 1873, she was hanged at Adelaide Gaol — at the age of just 25 …

Elizabeth Woolcock, aged 25, was hanged in 1873 at Adelaide Gaol for the murder, with mercury, of her abusive husband Thomas at their Moonta cottage – the only woman executed in South …

2025年1月27日 · On 30 December 1873, Elizabeth was hanged in the yard at Adelaide Gaol. She was 26 years old. In the years since her death, questions have been raised over whether she …

Elizabeth Woolcock. The only woman to be executed in South Australia, Elizabeth was hanged on 30 December 1873 after being convicted of murdering her husband. After surviving a traumatic …

Hanged at Adelaide Gaol on 30 December 1873 at the age of 26, Woolcock is the only woman to have been legally executed in South Australia. Her story has inspired some books and plays. …

Elizabeth Woolcock was found guilty on 4 December 1873 but in order to avoid an execution on Christmas Day the judge set the date to 30 December. Adelaide Gaol is one of the oldest …

Elizabeth Woolcock (20 April 1848 – 30 December 1873) was born Elizabeth Lillian Oliver in Burra and was hanged in Adelaide Gaol for the murder of her husband Thomas Woolcock by …