Title: The trials of Maria Barbella
First published: 1996
Description: In 1895, Maria Barbella, an Italian immigrant, murdered her lover in a New York City saloon. She became the first woman sentenced to die in the electric chair.
Subjects: History, Case studies, Murder, Trials (Murder), Capital punishment, Crimes of passion
Places: New York (State), New York
People: Brazzà Countess di, Maria Barbella
Time periods: 19th century
LC classification: HV6053