10 Mar 1858
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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1858
Page
1
In Battle Creek a man known as Mr. S is described through testimonies detailing years of cruelty toward his wife. A disturbing murder followed after months of threats and escalating violence.
The trial of Leonard Starkweather in Battle Creek proceeds for the murder of his wife. Jurors sworn include Reuben Reed Albion Reuben Emers Sheridan James E Pond John E wi Sheridan David Peabody Albion Aden Boughton Marengo Wo Howard Albion Geo Mitchell Eckford BJ Henderson Sheridan C M Bordwell Eckiend James Monroe Albion C P Ball Exc
Witness describes residence at Battle Creek with Sally Starkweather family on 11 December. He recalls tea, a claim of hearing a noise, finding Mrs Starkweather and boy John, and observing Eliza dead after Mr Starkweather allegedly said I have killed your mother before leaving with the witness.
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