Jessie King (childtaker)
Jessie King | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 March 1861 |
| Died | 11 March 1889 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Occupation(s) | Laundress and childminder |
| Known for | Convicted of infanticide. |
Jessie King (or Kean) (27 March 1861 - 11 March 1889) was a Scottish laundress and baby farmer in Edinburgh who was found guilty of murdering three children. She was the last woman to be hanged in Edinburgh.
In the years after her death, scholars have debated when King was actually guilty or not.