Sarah Chesham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 July 1809 |
| Died | 25 March 1851 (aged 41) |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Other names | Sally Arsenic |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction(s) | Attempted murder |
| Criminal penalty | Death by hanging |
Sarah Chesham (9 July 1809 – 25 March 1851) was the last woman to be executed for attempted murder in the United Kingdom. She was accused of having poisoned her husband and several children over her lifetime, with locals giving her the nickname Sally Arsenic.