Editing Mary Pearcey (section)

== Biography ==
Mary Pearcey was born in March 26th, 1866.

She married a man called Frank Hoggs, who had a lover called Phoebe Hoggs.

In October 24th, 1890, Phoebe called Mary on her invitation.

At around 04:00 p.m, neighbours heard screaming and sounds of violence.

That evening, Phoebe's corpse was found on a head of rubbish. Her skull was crushed and her heard was nearly severed from her body. Tiggy was also found, apparently smothered.

Mary Pearcey was charged with murder. She was convicted and hanged on December 23th, 1890.