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Beans, Murder Trial, Courtroom Drama and Beans
In a tense murder trial, defense attorney Kathleen Burke argues for Mary Morris, accused of killing her recluse uncle Benjamin Pritchard for his fortune. The case hinges on motive and the poisoned beans, with two new witnesses revealing cannery knowledge and a single jar of beans marked July 4. The jury acquits Morris after questioning a cook’s methods and the botulism risk, ending with Burke joking about testing the beans.
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Mary Mortis
Cooper
Benjamin Pritchard
Marc Morris
Coorer
Mary Morrs
Mary Morris
Judge Davis
Kathleen Burke
Aeen Burke
Kathleen
Davis
Oasis
Burke
Charles Thompson
Perfection Canney
Thompson
Athleen Burke
Mr. Thompson
Lena
Tena
Morris
Benjamin
Mrs. Morris
Mis’ Morris