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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.

The 'London Burkers': John Bishop (left), Thomas Williams (centre) and James May (right). Photograph after engraving after J. Tillotson.

Three bodysnatchers in the dock: James May, Thomas Williams and John Bishop. Lithograph, ca. 1831.

A full, complete, and correct account of the horrid murder of the poor Italian boy Carlo Ferriar, as detailed in the examinations at Bow-Street police office, the coroner's inquest, and at the trial of Bishop, May, and Williams, on Friday, Dec. 2, 1831 : Including, every circumstance connected with this horrible burking transaction, the conviction of the murderers, their behaviour during the trial and sentence; the conduct of the prisoners, and confession and execution of Bishop and Williams.

The trial, sentence and confessions of Bishop, Williams, and May, at the Old Bailey, London, on Friday, December 2, 1831, for the murder of Carlo Ferrari, an Italian boy ; respite of May; execution of Bishop and Williams; together with an account of many circumstances connected with the period of their early life.

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