This episode of Killing 15 Minutes delves into the life and crimes of Bathsheba Ruggles Spooner, the first woman executed after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The conversation explores her abusive marriage to Joshua Spooner, her affair with a soldier, and the conspiracy to murder her husband. The trial and execution highlight the complexities of justice in the 18th century, as well as the societal attitudes towards women and crime during that time. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.