In a shocking turn of events, the second trial of Earl Blanchard and his wife is set to begin on September 19, 1922, in the Ottawa County District Court. The high-profile case involves the murder of Charles A. Broughton, the Commerce police chief, two years prior. Blanchard’s first conviction was recently overturned by the Oklahoma Supreme Court, citing a lack of evidence to link his wife to the crime. However, the court maintained that there was sufficient evidence to convict Blanchard.
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Key Facts
- State: Oklahoma
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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