Birmingham, Alabama – In a stunning verdict, Roland B. Molineux was acquitted of murder charges on November 11, 1902, after spending nearly four years behind bars and facing two previous trials for the life of Mrs. Katherine J. Adami. The jury deliberated for a mere 13 minutes before delivering their verdict, sparking a brief, sternly-suppressed outbreak of applause in the courtroom.
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Key Facts
- State: Alabama
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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