In a trial that had all the makings of a dramatic showdown, Peter C. Halns Jr. was found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree on May 13, 1909, in Flushing, New York. The jury reached a verdict after a mere four hours and 45 minutes of deliberation, a relatively swift conclusion given the complexities of the case.
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- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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