Remembering History: Hannah Ocuish (1774-1786) was executed at the age of twelve years and nine months, being hanged on 20 December 1786, in New London, CT. She is believed to be the youngest person legally executed in America. A mentally retarded Pequot Indian girl, she was accused of killing six-year-old Eunice Bolles after quarreling with her over some strawberries. The primary evidence against her was her confession to the investigators. en.wikipedia.org/...

Hannah Ocuish (1774-1786) was executed at the age of twelve years and nine months, being hanged on 20 December 1786, in New London, CT. She is believed to be the youngest person legally executed in America. A mentally retarded Pequot Indian girl, she was accused of killing six-year-old Eunice Bolles after quarreling with her over some strawberries. The primary evidence against her was her confession to the investigators. en.wikipedia.org/...

Hannah Ocuish (1774-1786) was executed at the age of twelve years and nine months, being hanged on 20 December 1786, in New London, CT. She is believed to be the youngest person legally executed in America. A mentally retarded Pequot Indian girl, she was accused of killing six-year-old Eunice Bolles after quarreling with her over some strawberries. The primary evidence against her was her confession to the investigators. en.wikipedia.org/...