Feb 28, 1900 Adair County News
Murrell Tarter was tried in the Russell County Circuit Court last week for the murder of Wm Redmon, the crime having been committed one year ago last November. The jury was comprised of Adair County citizens and was out but a short time, bring in a verdict of acquittal. Redmon was killed in sight of the Jamestown courthouse, and it was generally believed that Tarter could not be convicted for murder. There had been two other trials, hung juries both times.
Feb 28, 1900 Adair County News
Murrell Tarter was tried in the Russell County Circuit Court last week for the murder of Wm Redmon, the crime having been committed one year ago last November. The jury was comprised of Adair County citizens and was out but a short time, bring in a verdict of acquittal. Redmon was killed in sight of the Jamestown courthouse, and it was generally believed that Tarter could not be convicted for murder. There had been two other trials, hung juries both times.
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