On a sweltering August morning in 1903, the sleepy town of Lexington, Kentucky, was abuzz with the arrival of lawyers linked to the high-profile Jett case. Rumors of a potential confession had set tongues wagging, drawing in none other than Judge French, chief counsel for the defense, and Curtis Jett’s own brother, June. The air was thick with anticipation as these key players converged on the town, their presence hinting at a seismic shift in the case.
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Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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