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April 30, 1828
The Hillsborough Recorder
Hillsboro, Orange County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Guilford County Superior Court, Jesse Upton was tried for murdering his wife, found guilty after a two-day trial, and sentenced to death, but his counsel obtained an appeal to the Supreme Court. This was his second guilty verdict, following a previous new trial due to procedural issues.
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At the Superior Court of Guilford county, held last week, Judge Daniel, presiding, the trial of Jesse Upton, from the county of Randolph, for the murder of his wife, was commenced on Wednesday morning, and lasted until Thursday night about 9 o'clock: the jury after being out two hours, brought in a verdict of Guilty. The prosecution was ably conducted by the Solicitor General, Thomas Settle and John M. Dick, esqrs. and defended by Frederick Nash, A. D. Murphey and Jonathan Worth, esqrs.
On Saturday the judge pronounced sentence of death upon the prisoner, when his counsel moved and obtained an appeal to the Supreme Court. This is the second time he has been found guilty; the first time judgment was arrested in consequence of informality in the proceedings, and a new trial granted by the supreme court. There must be something very unsound in the laws or the officers that execute them.
Patriot.
On Saturday the judge pronounced sentence of death upon the prisoner, when his counsel moved and obtained an appeal to the Supreme Court. This is the second time he has been found guilty; the first time judgment was arrested in consequence of informality in the proceedings, and a new trial granted by the supreme court. There must be something very unsound in the laws or the officers that execute them.
Patriot.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Murder Trial
Guilty Verdict
Death Sentence
Appeal
Guilford County
Randolph County
What entities or persons were involved?
Jesse Upton
Judge Daniel
Thomas Settle
John M. Dick
Frederick Nash
A. D. Murphey
Jonathan Worth
Where did it happen?
Superior Court Of Guilford County
Story Details
Key Persons
Jesse Upton
Judge Daniel
Thomas Settle
John M. Dick
Frederick Nash
A. D. Murphey
Jonathan Worth
Location
Superior Court Of Guilford County
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Jesse Upton tried for murder of his wife, jury verdict guilty after two-hour deliberation, sentenced to death on Saturday, appeal granted to Supreme Court; second guilty verdict after prior new trial due to procedural informality.