Poisoning Case At Woodcote Court In Surrey
Jane Butterfield appears in Croydon on a charge of poisoning William Scawen. The case details indicate the deceased, Mr. Geawen, suffered from corrosive sublimate poisoning between March and July, with a salivation and mouth ulcers, following medicines provided by Butterfield. Medical witnesses describe a deteriorating condition culminating in death on July 8, noting no consistent evidence of mercury in other preparations and suggesting possible foul play. Butterfield contends the medicines were sent by the deceased or originated from others, and the jury hears testimonies from apothecaries and surgeons about the sequence of treatments and the symptoms observed. The proceedings include discussion of a will, the deceased's statements of poisoning, and signs of suspected tampering with medicines prior to his death.
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Woodcote
Fittes
Mineli
Mcoat
William Dyes
Sanxy
Gruff
Wathaye
Hurle
Towch
Saiffons
Parls
Geviderels
Scawen
Young
St. Bartholomew's Hospital
Cotk ‘Ran's
Wheelock
Carter
Harris's
St. Paul’s
Marchant
Norton
Jarrie
Harria's
Morris
Emir
Gaith
Harris
Packer
Py Cade
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Adler
Hassis
de DeGor Higgins
Godfrey
Erie
Fielding’s
Erle
Heald Ag
William Walker
Len
Sapsy
Eames Aroveer
William Caroesi
Walker
Inor
Sanky
Foner
Dyer
Cockeran
Goth
Hardy
Alwys
Pandculan
Warwik Lane
Croydon
Bromfield
Furgeon
Willian Windingham
Sandy
Dofor Mead
Hsarry
Howard
Ingram
Perry
Townshend
Miss Smith
Somerset-house
Arlington Street
Smythe
Poison trial ends with Not Guilty for Mrs Scawen
In a Croydon courtroom a jury acquits Mrs Scawen of poisoning her husband after hearing medical testimony that salivation from mercurial substances could arise without foul play. Witnesses described Mercury related symptoms and quack medicines, with defense arguing lack of conclusive evidence. The verdict rests on doubts about intentional poisoning and the deceased’s use of questionable tinctures.
Butterfield Trial Echoes Through Croydon Court Scene
In a Croydon court, Mrs Butterfield is exonerated after a long trial stretching near five hours. Defense counsel showed strong belief in her innocence and did not challenge jurors, while the populace expressed satisfaction with huzzas as a carriage door was opened and horses were led away. The judge disciplined a military spectator for shouting, and Butterfield departed for London as questions linger about a nuncupative will behind a prior fortune dispute to be settled in Ecclesiastical Court.
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Cox
Peckham
Croydon
Tweny
Butterfield
Cour
London
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Miss Butterfield
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