Another treasure from the Futility Closet:
In the year 1796, died at Wordley Workhouse, Berks, Mary Pitts, aged 70; on being accused of having rummaged the box of another pauper, she wished God might strike her dead if she had; and instantly expired.Kirby's Wonderful and Scientific Museum, 1803
Blimey... I'm not religious, but that's a bit scary!
Now that's what I call busted - yikers!