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Man Held for Killing John Connell ul ('affile Rock la Freed by Court —Other c.isps Disponed of.Put J. Quinn, who was held In the county jail for the killing of John Connell at Castle Rock last January, was found nut guilty by the jury hearing the case, after that body had deliberated all through Tuesday night and the greater part of Wednesday. According to the Instructions of the court, the jury could return a verdict In three instances, for murder in the second degree, manslaughter, or not guilty. After being out all night, the Jury could not come to an agreement and reported to the court for re-inHtructlon. Mr. Quinn's defense was put up by attorneys Sam E. Van Vactor and C. E. Woodson, of this city. It develop, d in the case from the testimony presented that Quinn had unintentionally shot Connell while trying to protect Connell from a third party. John Breen. Much evidence was produced to show the former good reputation of Quinn and the friendship which had existed between Connell and Quinn.
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Heppner Gazette Times
Heppner, Oregon, US
Thu, Nov 11, 1915
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