San Francisco, March 22, 1923 – In a stunning verdict, Henry Wilkens, a garage mechanic from the city, walked out of Superior Court a free man after being acquitted of the murder of his wife. This was Wilkens’ second trial, following a hung jury in his first hearing. The second trial had the jury deliberating for an exhausting 24 hours before reaching their verdict. Wilkens’ acquittal has sent shockwaves through the community, with many left wondering about the justice system’s ability to deliver a verdict in such a high-profile case.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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