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Ross murder case unfolds with detailed witness accounts
The Marshfield trial of Ralph Ross for the 1921 murder of his brother Claude moved through crowded courtrooms as Ralph recounted the escalating suspicions and violent confrontation. Witnesses described the garage scene, the gun, surrender, and family history while defense and prosecution painted opposing motives and mental state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Ralph Ross
Claude
Marshfield
Ralph
E. F .McCabe
Court House
Loretta
Claude Ross
Warren County
Wilbur G. Nolin
Williamsport
Miles Norris
Wm. Cowgill
John A. Bright
Powers
Defendant
Walter Powers
Wm. Talbert
Ed Wurtsbaugh
Ross Boys
Rileysburg
Eldo Michaels
Mr. Wurtsbaugh
O. L. Stewart
Wabash
William Cowgill
Stewart
Cowgill
Esther Stewart
Sheriff Stewart
Swegill
Cabe
Ruth
Marion
Mr. McCabe
McCabe
Augusta Ross
Martha McCabe
Will Talbert
Frank Wysong
Fred Bowman
del. R. A. Butler
Jane Sipes
Charles Alburn
Pearl Chandler
James Flesher
William Ware
Ara Seeger
L. C. Cronkhite
Stanley Biggs
Samuel Frame
Clarence Brenner
Mrs. QO. L. Stewart
Frank Berge
Dr. Lakin
Bert Fleming
Harvey Woodyard
Ellis Ross
Michael O’gara
Henry Wright
Coke Cronkhite
Nora Graff
Lavetta
Danville
Patterson
Kansas City
Sipes
Baltimore
Masonic Lodge