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May, James, 1801-1832.
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The history of the London Burkers ; containing a faithful and authentic account of the horrid acts of the noted Resurrectionists, Bishop, Williams, May, etc., etc., and their trial and condemnation at the Old Bailey for the wilful murder of Carlo Ferrari, with the criminals' confessions after trial. Including also the life, character, and behaviour of the atrocious Eliza Ross. The murderer of Mrs. Walsh, etc., etc.
Date: 1832- Pictures
The 'London Burkers': John Bishop (left), Thomas Williams (centre) and James May (right). Photograph after engraving after J. Tillotson.
Tillotson, J., active 1831.Date: 1900-1999Reference: 561778i- Pictures
Three bodysnatchers in the dock: James May, Thomas Williams and John Bishop. Lithograph, ca. 1831.
Date: [1831?]Reference: 7698i