William Duell was 17 years old when he was convicted of the rape of Sarah Griffin in Acton, London, England.
[4] It was then brought to the Anatomy Theatre at the Worshipful Company of Barbers and Surgeons to be anatomised for medical training.
[5] Duell, suffering from a fever and delirium during his trial and execution, had no recollection of the hanging.
[5] Meanwhile, the public had apparently found out what happened to Duell, and there was great excitement over his case.
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