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April 14, 1909
East Oregonian : E.O
Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon
What is this article about?
In New York, Sarah Katen, a young woman with a baby, stands trial for killing Dr. Samuel Auspitz. Defense cites emotional insanity from betrayal; she pleads guilty to first-degree manslaughter and awaits sentencing.
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WOMAN ON TRIAL FOR HER LIFE
New York, April 14.-The spectacle of a woman, scarcely more than a girl, with a six months old baby in her arms, on trial for her life, was presented in justice Blanchard's court today when Sarah Katen, answered for the killing of Dr. Samuel Auspitz.
Attorneys for the defense announced that they would not attempt to deny their client had killed the doctor, but would base the defense on the plea of emotional insanity founded on the assertion that the girl was driven mad by Auspitz betrayal of her.
After consulting with the district attorney, the attorney for the defense of the girl withdrew the charge of not guilty, and entered a plea of guilty to the charge of manslaughter in the first degree.
She was remanded to the custody of the sheriff to await sentence, which will be passed Friday.
New York, April 14.-The spectacle of a woman, scarcely more than a girl, with a six months old baby in her arms, on trial for her life, was presented in justice Blanchard's court today when Sarah Katen, answered for the killing of Dr. Samuel Auspitz.
Attorneys for the defense announced that they would not attempt to deny their client had killed the doctor, but would base the defense on the plea of emotional insanity founded on the assertion that the girl was driven mad by Auspitz betrayal of her.
After consulting with the district attorney, the attorney for the defense of the girl withdrew the charge of not guilty, and entered a plea of guilty to the charge of manslaughter in the first degree.
She was remanded to the custody of the sheriff to await sentence, which will be passed Friday.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Betrayal
Crime Punishment
Madness
What keywords are associated?
Murder Trial
Manslaughter Plea
Emotional Insanity
Betrayal
What entities or persons were involved?
Sarah Katen
Dr. Samuel Auspitz
Where did it happen?
New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Sarah Katen
Dr. Samuel Auspitz
Location
New York
Event Date
April 14
Story Details
Sarah Katen, a young mother, is tried for killing Dr. Samuel Auspitz in emotional insanity due to his betrayal; she pleads guilty to first-degree manslaughter.