San Antonio, TX – In a shocking verdict, a jury in Arkansas has acquitted Frank Martin, a convicted murderer turned trusty, of shooting and killing a notorious escaped convict named Helen Spence, also known as ‘Gungirl.’ The 22-year-old Spence was serving a 21-year sentence for a previous murder when Martin, who was part of a team tasked with recapturing her, found himself face-to-face with a deadly threat.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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