In a chilling verdict, a jury in Union City returned guilty verdicts against six men accused of murdering a prominent local citizen, Col. Rankin. The panel of jurors delivered their decision on a cold winter’s night, January 7, 1909, after deliberating for a mere two hours. The defendants’ fate was sealed, and with it, their execution was set for February 19, 1909. The courtroom, packed to capacity, held its collective breath as the bailiff called for the doctor to attend to Juror Ross, who had fallen ill.
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Key Facts
- State: Kentucky
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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