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The Wisconsin Weekly Advocate
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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Former Indiana judge R. R. Stephenson died by suicide via morphine overdose in Noblesville on April 18, driven by chronic insomnia and fear of insanity. He left a farewell letter to his wife and was a notable jurist in high-profile cases.
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Former Judge Stephenson of Hamilton County, Ind., Kills Himself.
Noblesville, Ind., April 18.—Former Judge R. R. Stephenson committed suicide by taking morphine. He was found unconscious in his office by his law partner, George Shirts, and never rallied. He had been a sufferer from insomnia for several years and was unable to sleep for days at a time. His death is attributed to his fear that he would become insane. A letter addressed to his wife was found in his pocket. In it he requested that his funeral be private, gave her instructions concerning his property, and closed with an affectionate farewell. He was the most widely-known jurist in this part of the state. He presided during the trials of the celebrated McDonald will case and the Brown-Wesner murder case, litigation that attracted attention throughout the country. Mrs. Stephenson is a sister of Dr. Albert Shaw, editor of the Review of Reviews.
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Noblesville, Ind.
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April 18
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Former Judge R. R. Stephenson of Hamilton County, Ind., committed suicide by taking morphine due to chronic insomnia and fear of insanity. He was found unconscious in his office by law partner George Shirts and died without recovering. A letter to his wife requested a private funeral, instructions for his property, and an affectionate farewell. He was a prominent jurist known for presiding over the McDonald will case and Brown-Wesner murder case. Mrs. Stephenson is the sister of Dr. Albert Shaw, editor of the Review of Reviews.