Amelia Dyer

British serial killer

Amelia Dyer (1829[1] - 10 June 1896) was an English serial killer, after she was widowed in 1869 she started baby farming. She was executed in 1896 at Newgate Prison.

Amelia Dyer
Amelia Dyer in 1893
Born
Amelia Elizabeth Hobley

1829
Died10 June 1896 (aged 66/67)
Newgate Prison, London, England
OccupationSerial Killer

The victim count is often said to be about 400, however likely to be higher, making her one of the most prolific serial killers.

References change

  1. "Amelia Dyer | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers".