A sample of Murder Sentences, 1910–1917
Year | Victim, age | Verdict | Sentence | |
Edith M. |
1909 |
5 years | 2nd Degree Murder | min. 20 years |
Grace R. |
1911 |
newborn | Manslaughter | 20 years, hard labor |
Sadie N. |
1911 |
(husband) | Murder | life |
Ada and Leona |
1912 |
1 week | Manslaughter | 3 years, hard labor |
Mildred K. |
1912 |
2-1/2 years | 2nd Degree Murder | min.10 yrs; max 20 yrs |
Eugenia H. |
1915 |
(husband) | Manslaughter | max. 5 years |
Zenaide G. |
1917 |
3 weeks | Manslaughter | 10 years, hard labor |
Benjamin M. |
1917 |
(man) | Manslaughter | max. 4 years |