BOISE, IDAHO – In a stunning verdict, William D. Haywood walked out of jail as a free man, acquitted of the murder of former Governor Frank Steunenberg. The Western Federation of Miners leader had been behind bars since the November 30, 1905, assassination of Steunenberg, which sent shockwaves through the nation. After a grueling 21-hour deliberation, a Boise jury delivered its verdict, acquitting Haywood of the crime. But will this acquittal signal the end of the prosecution’s case against Haywood’s associates, Chas H. Moyer and Geo A. Pettibone?
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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