John (Babbacombe) Lee
Was this possibly one of the great miscarriages of justice to come to life?
Maybe, but the outcome was even more startling. Three attempts were made to hang this man for the crime of murder in Exeter Prison, every time the trap door failed to open.
After many years in prison he is released and eventually gets married.
The story has been subject to film and song and countless speculation as the tranquillity of the quiet beach at Babbacombe is shattered.
Try the theme quiz before you browse and see how much you know.
Theme Tree
The items in the theme are categorised into various groups.
You can browse through the various subcategories by selecting a heading below or jump straight to a list of items at the end of the branch.
