State Restes in Bennett Case Today
The trial of the State versus W. J. Bennett, former Benson constable, opened in superior court with juror examinations. Witnesses for the state described Bennett’s shooting of E. O. Osborne on January 22 in Benson, with testimony noting self defense and Bennett’s alleged pressure on witnesses to lie.
Bennett On Stand In Own Behalf Today
William J. Bennett a Benson cattleman and former deputy sheriff testified in Judge Lockwood's Superior Court trial for the alleged murder of Red Osborne. He described the events leading to the shooting claiming self defense as cross examination by the state pressed him on details of the night and his actions before and after the incident. Bennett provided background on Osborne and testified that he believed Osborne was armed, denied soliciting witnesses, and said he shot to protect his life with the defense calling witnesses to attest to Osborne's bad character when drunk. The defense plans further testimony with a possible night session to finish and submit arguments for the jury.
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W. J. Bennett
Benson
Superior Court
Bennett
E. O
Red” Osborne
Osborne
Attorney Federal
Altho
J. F. Ross
Fred W. Sherman
J. C. Rogers
A. T. Schlandt
Lowell
Wm. Carmicheal
Buena
John Pyeatt
Hereford
F. B. Courtwright
A. C. Strauss
Carl Evans
Frank T. Sparks
E. G. Banks
Z. E White
W. L. Foreman
John Peterson
M. B. West
Ira W. Seale
Douglas
Fred J. Crenshaw
Thos
J Bialack
McNeal
D. A. Markey
Courtland
Ross
F. C. “Red” Osborne
Scott Adams
Miner
Bisbee
Daniel Morris
George T. Fuller, Jr
Ben‘son
Mrs. Hoover
W. G. Gilmore
Gimore
Witneses
Cay
Gilmore
Charles Osborne
Henry Etz
Benson Butcher
Mr. Smith
Apache Powder Company
Smith
Bennet
Bill Martinez
Martinez
Marinez
Martines
Lester Schwab
Henry
Schwab
J. W. Jones
Ees Schwab
Roy Harmon
Oxborne
Chas. Osborne
C. L. Rucker
Bengon
John E. Stidham
P Bennetts
Benntt
Stidham
J. E. Hood
Hoover
Mansion Hotel
P. Clark
Tucson
William J
Billy) Bennett
Judge Lockwood
Department of the Superior Court
E. 0
Red) Osborne
Reeves
Arizona
Red Osborne
Red
Mra Hoover
Hood
Rucker
UA. Mama
Cochise County
Mqnor
Adams
Jack Batley
Cowman
Wiltcox
Sawyer
Hteel
Esas
Whitten
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