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July 14, 1859
The Home Journal
Winchester, Franklin County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
John F. Gordon confesses to a Brooklyn burglary with Jim Kelly nine months ago, where Kelly shot watchman Buckley. Edward Griffith was wrongly convicted and sentenced to 10 years in Sing Sing. Gordon's affidavit will lead to Griffith's release.
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AN INNOCENT MAN SENT TO SING SING.
John F. Gordon, arrested at New York some few days ago for larceny and receiving goods, has made a very important confession, touching a burglary committed in Brooklyn, some nine months ago, in which he (Gordon) and the notorious Jim Kelly, (recently arrested for a series of burglaries,) were the principals.
On that occasion, a private watchman, named Buckley, who intercepted the progress of Kelly and Gordon, as they were emerging from the house with their plunder, was shot by Kelly, which enabled both the burglars to escape. Edward Griffith was subsequently arrested, charged with the burglary and shooting of the watchman, the latter of whom was positive as to Griffith being the man who shot him. Griffith was tried, convicted, and sentenced to the State Prison for 10 years, which he is now serving.
Gordon now makes affidavit touching all the facts in the case, and confessing that he and Kelly are the men who shot Buckley, and that Griffith is innocent. Judge Stuart will take immediate steps to have Griffith liberated from Sing Sing.
John F. Gordon, arrested at New York some few days ago for larceny and receiving goods, has made a very important confession, touching a burglary committed in Brooklyn, some nine months ago, in which he (Gordon) and the notorious Jim Kelly, (recently arrested for a series of burglaries,) were the principals.
On that occasion, a private watchman, named Buckley, who intercepted the progress of Kelly and Gordon, as they were emerging from the house with their plunder, was shot by Kelly, which enabled both the burglars to escape. Edward Griffith was subsequently arrested, charged with the burglary and shooting of the watchman, the latter of whom was positive as to Griffith being the man who shot him. Griffith was tried, convicted, and sentenced to the State Prison for 10 years, which he is now serving.
Gordon now makes affidavit touching all the facts in the case, and confessing that he and Kelly are the men who shot Buckley, and that Griffith is innocent. Judge Stuart will take immediate steps to have Griffith liberated from Sing Sing.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Burglary
Confession
Wrongful Conviction
Shooting
Innocent Man
What entities or persons were involved?
John F. Gordon
Jim Kelly
Buckley
Edward Griffith
Judge Stuart
Where did it happen?
Brooklyn, New York; Sing Sing
Story Details
Key Persons
John F. Gordon
Jim Kelly
Buckley
Edward Griffith
Judge Stuart
Location
Brooklyn, New York; Sing Sing
Event Date
Nine Months Ago
Story Details
John F. Gordon and Jim Kelly committed a burglary in Brooklyn nine months ago, during which Kelly shot watchman Buckley to escape. Edward Griffith was wrongly convicted of the crime and sentenced to 10 years in Sing Sing. Gordon's recent confession and affidavit will lead to Griffith's liberation.