In the scorching cold of January 1st, 1872, a sense of unease settled over the city of Buffalo as news of the brutal assassination of James Fink Jr spread like wildfire. The 19-year-old apprentice hairdresser’s lifeless body was discovered, and an inquest was promptly set to convene. Mr. Stokes, the alleged perpetrator, was whisked away to the Court of Special Sessions, flanked by two keepers. As he entered the courtroom, a somber air hung heavy over the proceedings. The jury, convened to hear the evidence, sat in anticipation of the shocking revelations that would soon unfold.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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