In a shocking turn of events, Virginia Theresa Wasserleben, a Mobile woman, appeared in the city court on March 3, 1913, and pleaded not guilty to the charge of killing her husband, Frederick Wasserleben, a member of the Mobile police force. The court ordered a special jury drawn for the case, which will be heard on March 6, 1913. This high-profile murder trial has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many to wonder what drove Wasserleben to commit such a heinous crime.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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