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Minnie Dean

Only woman to receive the death penalty in NZ

Died when: 50 years 344 days (611 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Minnie Dean

Williamina "Minnie" Dean (2 September 1844 – 12 August 1895) was a New Zealander who was found guilty of infanticide and hanged.She was the only woman to receive the death penalty in New Zealand, although several others were sentenced to capital punishment, but had their sentences commuted to either life or long duration imprisonment.

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