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March 21, 1930
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Army surgeon Major Charles A. Shepard held in Denver on federal murder charge for allegedly poisoning his wife in Kansas in 1929. Attorney asserts perfect defense of natural causes; autopsy found mercury in her body.
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ARMY SURGEON READY TO FIGHT SLAYING CHARGE
DENVER, Mar. 21. (U.P.)—Major Charles A. Shepard, held here on a federal charge of murdering his wife, will fight any attempt to remove him to Kansas for trial.
Harry S. Glass, attorney for the 59 year old army surgeon, announced after a conference with Major Shepard that in his opinion his client had a "perfect defense."
The attorney indicated he believed Major Shepard could prove that Mrs. Shepard died of natural causes and not of mercury poisoning as the government charges.
Mrs. Shepard died at Fort Riley, Kansas, June 15, 1929. She had been ill for nearly a month and had been under the treatment of her husband until several days preceding death.
An autopsy, according to government investigators, revealed poison in the woman's viscera. Major Shepard was arrested here this week after an exhaustive investigation by the government.
DENVER, Mar. 21. (U.P.)—Major Charles A. Shepard, held here on a federal charge of murdering his wife, will fight any attempt to remove him to Kansas for trial.
Harry S. Glass, attorney for the 59 year old army surgeon, announced after a conference with Major Shepard that in his opinion his client had a "perfect defense."
The attorney indicated he believed Major Shepard could prove that Mrs. Shepard died of natural causes and not of mercury poisoning as the government charges.
Mrs. Shepard died at Fort Riley, Kansas, June 15, 1929. She had been ill for nearly a month and had been under the treatment of her husband until several days preceding death.
An autopsy, according to government investigators, revealed poison in the woman's viscera. Major Shepard was arrested here this week after an exhaustive investigation by the government.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder Charge
Army Surgeon
Mercury Poisoning
Wife Death
Fort Riley
What entities or persons were involved?
Major Charles A. Shepard
Mrs. Shepard
Harry S. Glass
Where did it happen?
Denver, Fort Riley, Kansas
Story Details
Key Persons
Major Charles A. Shepard
Mrs. Shepard
Harry S. Glass
Location
Denver, Fort Riley, Kansas
Event Date
June 15, 1929
Story Details
Major Charles A. Shepard, an army surgeon, is charged with murdering his wife via mercury poisoning. She died at Fort Riley, Kansas, after being treated by him. An autopsy revealed poison. Arrested in Denver after investigation, his attorney claims he can prove natural causes.