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Joseph Burns (c. 1806 – 17 June 1848) was a New Zealand murderer, born in Liverpool, England.[1] He was the first European in New Zealand to be executed for a capital crime.[1] He was hanged on 17 June 1848 in Auckland.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b Mogford, Janice C. "Joseph Burns". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 23 April 2017.
  2. ^ "Papers Past – Daily Southern Cross – 17 June 1848 – A Murder by Law". Paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 26 May 2013.
  3. ^ "Papers Past – New Zealander – 21 June 1848 – Execution of Joseph Burns". Paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 26 May 2013.


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