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August 5, 1913
The Fargo Forum And Daily Republican
Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
John Staff sentenced to 10 years in North Dakota state prison for manslaughter after killing his wife; judge calls it a light sentence as jury believed he knew she was in the barrel; appeal unlikely.
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STAFF GOES TO PEN FOR TEN YEARS
Wife Murderer Found Guilty of Manslaughter
Judge Told Him He Was Lucky to Get Off So Easily
Not Probable That an Appeal Will Be Taken
Minot, N. D., Aug. 5.-John Staff was sentenced this morning at Towner by Judge Burr to ten years in the state prison. He showed no signs of feeling whatever. The judge said little but told Staff he was lucky to receive such a light sentence as the jury had by the manslaughter verdict virtually expressed the belief that Stan knew his wife was in the barrel and might have returned a verdict of murder in the first degree. Attorney Sinkler for the defense may appeal, though it is not likely and he must take the initial steps in ten days. Staff's sentence was set to begin this noon.
Wife Murderer Found Guilty of Manslaughter
Judge Told Him He Was Lucky to Get Off So Easily
Not Probable That an Appeal Will Be Taken
Minot, N. D., Aug. 5.-John Staff was sentenced this morning at Towner by Judge Burr to ten years in the state prison. He showed no signs of feeling whatever. The judge said little but told Staff he was lucky to receive such a light sentence as the jury had by the manslaughter verdict virtually expressed the belief that Stan knew his wife was in the barrel and might have returned a verdict of murder in the first degree. Attorney Sinkler for the defense may appeal, though it is not likely and he must take the initial steps in ten days. Staff's sentence was set to begin this noon.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Manslaughter Verdict
Wife Murder
Prison Sentence
Court Sentencing
John Staff
What entities or persons were involved?
John Staff
Judge Burr
Attorney Sinkler
Where did it happen?
Minot, N. D., Towner
Story Details
Key Persons
John Staff
Judge Burr
Attorney Sinkler
Location
Minot, N. D., Towner
Event Date
Aug. 5
Story Details
John Staff was sentenced to ten years in state prison for manslaughter in the death of his wife, whom he placed in a barrel; judge noted he was lucky to avoid a murder conviction; defense may appeal but unlikely.