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Experiences of a Barrister in a Lancashire Murder Trial
A late 19th century account recounts the Craig Farm murder near a northern seaport town. Armstrong and his wife are accused of killing Mary Wilson after a night of alleged theft and intrigue. Evidence includes a stabbed victim, missing valuables, a back-door entry, and a dated confession. The trial features dramatic testimony by Mary Stragnell and a dramatic courtroom confession by Armstrong, with mercy urged but a death sentence ultimately imposed.
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Cronk Farm
Ilicated
M Futner
Armstrong
Ogi Meu
Craig
Bact
Cosi Pate
Armatrang
Oltha
Ges
Aliss Wilson
Catler Armstrong
Ison
Armatrong
Armatrot
Steagnell
Witeonty
Garmingia
Johnson
Agmatrang
Eiher
Farmer
Justice
Wilt 1200
Tigelf Wilson
Wilson
Nesnesias
Stugnell
Amisirang
Stroentll
Stragnell
Mra
Steugnell
Staney
Stergyell
Graig Farm
Mr. Wilson
Aristotg
Wison
Armauong
Sama Cote
Chen
Strogni
Claily Deamons
Hatine
Tanate
Amy
Rots of Justice
Fm. Pockek
Alan
Penrce
Yies
Mary Strageell
Mily
Pearce
Mary Stragaell
Mpper
Peares
Mary Strogwell
Ida
Teagan
Crosa
Warness
Wil
Tove
Iner
Martha