In a shocking turn of events, Charles J. Moss, a notorious embezzler from Riverside, California, took drastic action to evade justice. On January 16, 1895, Moss, who was facing a charge of embezzlement, preferred a gruesome fate to the ignominy of a public trial. With a sense of desperation, he self-administered a lethal dose of chloroform, opting to end his life rather than suffer the shame of exposure.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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