It was a chilly autumn morning in Bridgeport when the verdict was delivered: Bertram G. Spencer, the infamous ‘Hyde Jekyll’ robber, was found guilty of murder in the first degree. The jury deliberated for five hours before returning with a verdict that stunned courtroom spectators, who had been bracing for a dramatic outburst from the convicted man.
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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