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Trial of John Flaherty for murder in Huron Dakota
The defense hinges on epileptic insanity with Dr. Follett testifying that epilepsy can erase consciousness and drive homicidal acts. Key witnesses include Hattie Wilson Eva Law, May Munson and cross examinations reveal competing views on Flaherty mental state and innocence or guilt. The trial proceeds with procedural and evidentiary challenges and courtroom observations of Flaherty and counsel.
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Flaherty
Alford
Sterling
Rt Alford
Ed Pisce
Melville
Murphy
Spencer
Melville m
Emmet Brown
Watertown
Dinneen
Gans
Ner & Rowe's
Dakota
Oliver Twist
Cooper
Huron
Kittie King
Sioux Falls
Wa. Wilson
Sioux City
Mitchell
Huton
Sam
Hattie Wilson
Eva Law
Eva
Doe
Sai
Manson
May Manson
Cross
Frankie Bowman
Munson
Mr. Melville
Chamberlain
Aberdeen
Hallie
Diamond
Irath
Ed. Aplin
Stan
John Flaherty
May Munson
George Ingram
Beadle County
George Fessenden
Kansas Street
Shreighley
John Tatman
Ds M. T. Briggs
Bush Edison Jones
Tetman Wegen
Dant
Follett
Prince” Melville
Dr. Follett
Volrath
John
Geo. Cooper
New York