The KEMP LAND trial
This affair came off at Alton on last Friday and Saturday, which resulted in the acquittal of John KEMP, charged with killing Embree LAND. There were considerable preliminary skirmishing among the counsel, and unusual talent and ability was shown on the part of the prosecution and defense.
During the progress of the trial, a difficulty arose outside the house between two men name PICKET and SPRINKLE. PICKET, as we are in formed, attempted to shoot SPRINKLE. But was arrested from his purpose by the bystanders. He (PICKET) was arraigned before Squire JENKIN upon a charge of assault and battery, with intent to kill. He was recognized in a bond of $200, to appear at the August term of the circuit court.
Thursday February 20,1873
Tuesday Proceedings State VS John KEMP, Murder: continued
Thursday September 18,1873
State VS John KEMP man slaughter Acquitted
The KEMP murder trial
The trial of John KEMP for taking the life of Embrey T. LAND, in July 1871, which has "hung fire" so long in the courts of this county was disposed last week by a jury of Twelve Ned rendering a verdict of Acquittal on the grounds of self defense. The prosecution was ably conducted on the part of the state by prosecutor HATFIELD assisted by TRACEWELL and TRACEWELL. The defend was skillfully managed by WOODBURY, PECKINPAUGH and ZENOR, and judge William T. JONES and Caption W. H. PECKINPAUGH. During the process of the trial [two days] Quite a crowd was assembled in the court room, and grate interest was manifested as to what the result might be The charge of judge LAIRD to the jury was given in a cleat and well modulated voice. Setting forth fairly and impartially the law governing such case, at the conclusion of witch the jury retired and in an hour returned there verdict as above.
Contributor: Mark Kemp (47183666) • [email protected])
This affair came off at Alton on last Friday and Saturday, which resulted in the acquittal of John KEMP, charged with killing Embree LAND. There were considerable preliminary skirmishing among the counsel, and unusual talent and ability was shown on the part of the prosecution and defense.
During the progress of the trial, a difficulty arose outside the house between two men name PICKET and SPRINKLE. PICKET, as we are in formed, attempted to shoot SPRINKLE. But was arrested from his purpose by the bystanders. He (PICKET) was arraigned before Squire JENKIN upon a charge of assault and battery, with intent to kill. He was recognized in a bond of $200, to appear at the August term of the circuit court.
Thursday February 20,1873
Tuesday Proceedings State VS John KEMP, Murder: continued
Thursday September 18,1873
State VS John KEMP man slaughter Acquitted
The KEMP murder trial
The trial of John KEMP for taking the life of Embrey T. LAND, in July 1871, which has "hung fire" so long in the courts of this county was disposed last week by a jury of Twelve Ned rendering a verdict of Acquittal on the grounds of self defense. The prosecution was ably conducted on the part of the state by prosecutor HATFIELD assisted by TRACEWELL and TRACEWELL. The defend was skillfully managed by WOODBURY, PECKINPAUGH and ZENOR, and judge William T. JONES and Caption W. H. PECKINPAUGH. During the process of the trial [two days] Quite a crowd was assembled in the court room, and grate interest was manifested as to what the result might be The charge of judge LAIRD to the jury was given in a cleat and well modulated voice. Setting forth fairly and impartially the law governing such case, at the conclusion of witch the jury retired and in an hour returned there verdict as above.
Contributor: Mark Kemp (47183666) • [email protected])
The KEMP LAND trial
This affair came off at Alton on last Friday and Saturday, which resulted in the acquittal of John KEMP, charged with killing Embree LAND. There were considerable preliminary skirmishing among the counsel, and unusual talent and ability was shown on the part of the prosecution and defense.
During the progress of the trial, a difficulty arose outside the house between two men name PICKET and SPRINKLE. PICKET, as we are in formed, attempted to shoot SPRINKLE. But was arrested from his purpose by the bystanders. He (PICKET) was arraigned before Squire JENKIN upon a charge of assault and battery, with intent to kill. He was recognized in a bond of $200, to appear at the August term of the circuit court.
Thursday February 20,1873
Tuesday Proceedings State VS John KEMP, Murder: continued
Thursday September 18,1873
State VS John KEMP man slaughter Acquitted
The KEMP murder trial
The trial of John KEMP for taking the life of Embrey T. LAND, in July 1871, which has "hung fire" so long in the courts of this county was disposed last week by a jury of Twelve Ned rendering a verdict of Acquittal on the grounds of self defense. The prosecution was ably conducted on the part of the state by prosecutor HATFIELD assisted by TRACEWELL and TRACEWELL. The defend was skillfully managed by WOODBURY, PECKINPAUGH and ZENOR, and judge William T. JONES and Caption W. H. PECKINPAUGH. During the process of the trial [two days] Quite a crowd was assembled in the court room, and grate interest was manifested as to what the result might be The charge of judge LAIRD to the jury was given in a cleat and well modulated voice. Setting forth fairly and impartially the law governing such case, at the conclusion of witch the jury retired and in an hour returned there verdict as above.
Contributor: Mark Kemp (47183666) • [email protected])
This affair came off at Alton on last Friday and Saturday, which resulted in the acquittal of John KEMP, charged with killing Embree LAND. There were considerable preliminary skirmishing among the counsel, and unusual talent and ability was shown on the part of the prosecution and defense.
During the progress of the trial, a difficulty arose outside the house between two men name PICKET and SPRINKLE. PICKET, as we are in formed, attempted to shoot SPRINKLE. But was arrested from his purpose by the bystanders. He (PICKET) was arraigned before Squire JENKIN upon a charge of assault and battery, with intent to kill. He was recognized in a bond of $200, to appear at the August term of the circuit court.
Thursday February 20,1873
Tuesday Proceedings State VS John KEMP, Murder: continued
Thursday September 18,1873
State VS John KEMP man slaughter Acquitted
The KEMP murder trial
The trial of John KEMP for taking the life of Embrey T. LAND, in July 1871, which has "hung fire" so long in the courts of this county was disposed last week by a jury of Twelve Ned rendering a verdict of Acquittal on the grounds of self defense. The prosecution was ably conducted on the part of the state by prosecutor HATFIELD assisted by TRACEWELL and TRACEWELL. The defend was skillfully managed by WOODBURY, PECKINPAUGH and ZENOR, and judge William T. JONES and Caption W. H. PECKINPAUGH. During the process of the trial [two days] Quite a crowd was assembled in the court room, and grate interest was manifested as to what the result might be The charge of judge LAIRD to the jury was given in a cleat and well modulated voice. Setting forth fairly and impartially the law governing such case, at the conclusion of witch the jury retired and in an hour returned there verdict as above.
Contributor: Mark Kemp (47183666) • [email protected])
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