Russel Crawford (1806–1832)
On Thursday morning, the utmost penalty of the law was put in force upon the person of Russell Crawford, convicted at the last Criminal Sittings of robbing Mr. Suttor on the highway, and treating him with brutal violence. The culprit was attended in his last moments by the Rev. Mr. McEnroe, who stated, that Crawford confessed his guilt and acknowledged the justice of his sentence. The Rev. Gentleman having retired from the scaffold, the drop fell, and the world closed upon the criminal, who died after a hard struggle.
Original publication
Additional Resources
- is found guilty of violently robbing George Banks Suttor, Sydney Herald, 8 November 1832, p 2
- is sentenced to death, Sydney Herald, 29 November 1832, p 3
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Turnbull, John (crime victim)
- Suttor, George Banks (crime victim)
- Stephen, John (judge)
Citation details
'Crawford, Russel (1806–1832)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/crawford-russel-17206/text28999, accessed 14 September 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Crawford, Russell
Birth
Death
6 December,
1832
(aged ~ 26)
Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Cultural Heritage
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