Martha Needle date of birth:
1864
How old was Martha Needle when died?
30
Where was Martha Needle born?
South Australia
When did Martha Needle die?
1894
What is Martha Needle nationality?
Australian
Short Biography
Martha Needle was an Australian woman known for poisoning her husband, three children and future brother-in-law. She was hanged on 22 October 1894 at the age of 30. Martha was convicted for the murder of Louis Juncken, brother of her fiance Otto Juncken, on 15 May 1894. Although Martha collected substantial sums of insurance money, her exact motive for murdering her family has not been determined. Several times she stated her innocence, but was eventually hanged.