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May 24, 1803
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Monmouth County, New Jersey, Peter Stout pleads guilty to murdering a young lad with an axe six months prior and is sentenced to death by hanging on the following Friday.
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PHILADELPHIA, MAY 10.
At the late Circuit Court for the county of Monmouth, state of New Jersey, Peter Stout of the township of Dover, was brought to the bar to answer to a charge of murder exhibited against him by the grand jury at the preceding term; although there was no positive evidence in the case he pleaded guilty to the charge, and persisted in the plea after being reminded by the court of the awful consequences which must inevitably follow.
Sentence of death was of course passed on him, which is to be executed on Friday next.
The horrid deed for which this wretched man is to suffer, was committed on the body of a lad, about 6 months since. An axe which was found by the mangled corpse of the unfortunate youth, and which appeared to have been the fatal instrument of his death, led to a suspicion of the perpetrator of the deed. Soon after his commitment he confessed the crime—since which his uniform conduct has manifested a deep conviction of guilt, sincere repentance, and a settled resignation to the fate that awaits him.
At the late Circuit Court for the county of Monmouth, state of New Jersey, Peter Stout of the township of Dover, was brought to the bar to answer to a charge of murder exhibited against him by the grand jury at the preceding term; although there was no positive evidence in the case he pleaded guilty to the charge, and persisted in the plea after being reminded by the court of the awful consequences which must inevitably follow.
Sentence of death was of course passed on him, which is to be executed on Friday next.
The horrid deed for which this wretched man is to suffer, was committed on the body of a lad, about 6 months since. An axe which was found by the mangled corpse of the unfortunate youth, and which appeared to have been the fatal instrument of his death, led to a suspicion of the perpetrator of the deed. Soon after his commitment he confessed the crime—since which his uniform conduct has manifested a deep conviction of guilt, sincere repentance, and a settled resignation to the fate that awaits him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Guilty Plea
Death Sentence
Axe Murder
Confession
What entities or persons were involved?
Peter Stout
Where did it happen?
Township Of Dover, County Of Monmouth, State Of New Jersey
Story Details
Key Persons
Peter Stout
Location
Township Of Dover, County Of Monmouth, State Of New Jersey
Event Date
About 6 Months Since
Story Details
Peter Stout confesses to murdering a lad with an axe, pleads guilty despite no positive evidence, and is sentenced to death by execution on Friday next, showing repentance.