block. Second later, the executioner dropped his axe on her, beheading her instantly. As usual, the deceased was placed in a black-painted coffin instead of the usual flat coffins made from boards. See also List of serial killers by country References Bibliography 1829 births 1861 deaths 19th-century Danish criminals 19th-century executions by Denmark Danish female serial killers Danish people convicted of murder Executed Danish serial killers Executed Danish women Filicides People convicted of murder by Denmark People executed by Denmark by decapitation People executed for murder