Mary Rogers (murderer)

Mary Rogers
Born(1883-03-09)March 9, 1883
Hoosick, New York
DiedDecember 8, 1905(1905-12-08) (aged 22)
Windsor, Vermont
Resting placeSt. Mary's Cemetery,
Hoosick Falls, New York
OccupationHousewife
SpouseMarcus Rogers (m. 1898-1902, his death)
Children1
Parent(s)Charles Bennett
Johanna Bennett
Conviction(s)First degree murder
Criminal penaltyDeath by hanging

Mary Mabel Bennett Rogers (March 9, 1883 – December 8, 1905) was the last woman legally executed by Vermont.[1] Rogers was hanged for the 1902 murder of her husband, Marcus Rogers.

  1. ^ Hearn, Daniel Allen (1999). Legal Executions in New England: A Comprehensive Reference, 1623–1960. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. pp. 305–307. ISBN 978-0786432486.