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Quick Facts

Born in County Cavan, Ireland, he was deported for stealing on a convict ship, Dunnegen Castle.
He was only 5-foot-3 and 19 years old when he started to commit his murders.
February 19, 1841- John Lynch’s first murder began.
February 21, 1841- John Lynch was charged with the murder of Kearns Landregan.
April 22, 1842- John Lynch was hung at Berrima Jail.
He killed people in the Berrima district before the term serial killer was coined!
Nickname: Berrima Axe Murderer

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