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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1906

Page

10

Not Guilty Standifer Case Shocks Fulton Court

The Fulton county courtroom heard a dramatic trial as Mrs Standifer was acquitted of killing her sister Miss Whisenant. Witnesses described a family torn by tragedy and a defense claiming temporary insanity. The jury returned in under ten minutes, leaving a crowd of relatives and onlookers to process the emotional verdict.

Edgar Thompson Fulton County Standifer J W Crowe W A Cotton D P Durham Mrs Crowe Wille Hill George Westmoreland Madison Belt EH M Patterson Auss Whisenin Annie Willams Aga Jadvant D P Durham Ee South Mire Gtan Ulrer Willa Chappell Willig Mr. Westmoreland Mra Durham Standifer Hs Willie Merions Simpson Standiter Ane Chattanooga Lavonia Wilve Chappel Marion Miss Whisenant W 8S Wood Standfers Ulster Brandifer Wood Jim Bitbro Milas Mra ‘Standifer MW Bailey American Can Factory Tillyers Samuel H Hill John D Simmons Georgia Mauison Bell Ana Mra Standiffer Seliciter Hill Maison Bell Beil Stindifera Staniiver Durham Standfer Hall Siater Roan Maryland Life Insurance Company of Baltimore Atlanta George

Insanity and Murder Trial of Mrs Standifer Ends Not Guilty

A lengthy courtroom drama centers on Mrs Standifer accused of killing her sister in a troubled marriage. Witnesses describe intense jealousy, letters, and alleged insanity as defense argues temporary aberration while prosecutors urge strict law. Jury returns not guilty as tempers flare and the courtroom empties.

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