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Benjamin Confesses Murder in Court and Sentenced
The testimony recounts L. T. Benjamin describing financial ruin and a planned escape, his wife’s distress, and a fatal hammer attack. He admits to killing his wife to avoid disgrace and outlines events leading to the confession, with jurors and onlookers witnessing his breakdowns and eventual sentencing.
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