Friday, 19 January 2024

John Lynch aka The Berrima Axe Murderer 1812 -1842 Australian serial killer

 Another revolting creature; doubly so as it claimed God protected it as it killed people.

Worked its way up from fraud to serial killing, claiming 10 victims.

Further Reading -

John Lynch; The Pious Hatchetman

Lynch, Bushranger Berrima's Notorious Criminal

Confessions of Lynch the Murderer

Wikipedia

John Lynch at Murderpedia

John Lynch Convict Record



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