In a shocking turn of events, the trial of William H. Holmes, a 1908 embezzlement suspect from Omaha, has set a new precedent in insanity defense cases. The prosecution’s reliance on ordinary citizens’ testimonies to prove Holmes’ sanity was a far cry from the traditional expert witnesses and hereditary taints often cited in similar cases. This unusual approach raised eyebrows, but it was the defense’s counterattack that truly stunned the courtroom.
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Key Facts
- State: Colorado
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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