San Francisco, CA – May 12, 1909: In a stunning turn of events, the fate of notorious kidnapper and alleged accomplice to Los Angeles Constables Cohn and Cochrane hangs in the balance. After a grueling trial, the jury of ten men deliberated for hours, ultimately deciding to acquit Ornet Brown of the heinous crime. But was it truly a case of innocence, or a clever web of deceit spun by Brown and his accomplices?
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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