In a shocking turn of events, Joseph Williams, a man with a troubled past, was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the Hustings Court of Richmond, Virginia, on January 18, 1920. The verdict came after a tense trial that consumed an entire week, leaving both the prosecution and defense teams weary. Williams, accused of killing his wife in September of last year, was met with a guilty verdict at 4:46 o’clock, following an hour and a half deliberation by the jury.
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Key Facts
- State: VA
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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