Franz Müller
Franz Müller | |
|---|---|
Müller, c. 1864 | |
| Born | 31 October 1840 Langendernbach, Duchy of Nassau, German Confederation |
| Died | 14 November 1864 (aged 24) London, England |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Tailor |
| Criminal charge | Murder |
| Criminal penalty | Death by hanging |
| Criminal status | Executed |
Franz Müller (31 October 1840 – 14 November 1864) was a German tailor who was hanged for the murder of Thomas Briggs, the first killing on a British train. The case caught the imagination of the public due to increasing safety fears about rail travel at the time and the pursuit of Müller across the Atlantic Ocean to New York City by Scotland Yard.