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Oxford Democrat
Paris, South Paris, Oxford County, Maine
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The Lowell Murder Case trial, marked by circumstantial evidence, concluded after nine days with a guilty verdict for first-degree murder. The unnamed prisoner, previously convicted of larceny, was defended by M. T. Luddens and E. F. Pillsbury, prosecuted by Attorney General Plaisted, and presided over by Judge Walton. Sentencing is set for April.
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This extraordinary trial, which has excited so much interest, owing to the circumstantial nature of the testimony, after nine days trial, resulted in a verdict of Guilty of murder in the first degree. The general expectation of the community was that the prisoner would escape, though every one believed him to be guilty. He was ably defended by M. T. Luddens, Esq., and E. F. Pillsbury, while Attorney General Plaisted won great credit for the ability displayed by him. Judge Walton presided and made an able charge. The prisoner was confident of his escape till the argument of the government was made, when he evidently grew anxious. He showed anger after the verdict, like a bad man. He testified in his own behalf, but it was shown that he had been convicted of larceny before and was a low, lascivious man. He has a new wife who was in Court and made some sympathy for him. He will not be sentenced until April.
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Extraordinary trial excited interest due to circumstantial testimony; after nine days, verdict of guilty of first-degree murder despite community expectation of escape; prisoner defended ably but shown to have prior larceny conviction and poor character; showed confidence then anxiety and anger; new wife present; sentencing in April.