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The Murderous Tragedy of Spooner Well in Central Massachusetts

By Kathleen Hesketh / January 23, 2024 / 1 Comment

Few people realize that the small town of Brookfield in Central Massachusetts is responsible for raising the first woman to be executed in the new America republic. However, Spooner Well, a sad and lonely spot on the old Boston Post Road, commemorates the occasion with a single lone marker. It’s the place where Joshua Spooner … Read more

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