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Lewis Hutchinson | |
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| Born | 1733 |
| Died | 1773 |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Other names | Mad Master Mad Doctor of Edinburgh Castle |
| Occupation | Slave owner |
| Years active | 1760s–1773 |
| Known for | Serial killer |
| Criminal status | Executed |
| Conviction(s) | Murder |
| Criminal penalty | Death by hanging |
Lewis Hutchinson (1733–1773), a Scottish immigrant to Jamaica, was the first recorded serial killer in Jamaica's history and one of its most prolific.[1]
- ^ Tortello, Dr. Rebecca (6 November 2002). "Lewis Hutchinson: The Mad Master". Jamaica Gleaner. Pieces of the Past. Archived from the original on 27 January 2015. Retrieved 13 November 2012.