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June 21, 1903
The Wyoming Tribune
Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming
What is this article about?
In the Barton murder case, a jury in Arvada acquitted schoolteacher Agatha Barton of shooting her father-in-law, the postmaster, after he made slurring remarks about her following her husband's desertion. The defense claimed insanity, and the verdict was delivered after less than two hours.
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NOT GUILTY
Jury Renders Verdict in the Case of Agatha Barton--Out Less Than Two Hours.
The jury in the Barton murder case brought in a verdict of not guilty at 7 o'clock Thursday evening, after remaining out but one hour and forty minutes.
As soon as it was known that a verdict had been reached the court room rapidly filled with spectators, eager to hear the report. When the verdict was read a great many in the audience applauded vigorously, until stopped by Judge Stotts, who said if it were repeated he would find every offender for contempt of court.
The verdict was no surprise to the people who would have been badly disappointed had any other verdict than acquittal been brought in.-Sheridan Post.
Agatha Barton was a school teacher at Arvada, who was deserted by her husband shortly after their marriage. Her father in law, the postmaster there, is said to have made slurring remarks concerning her after his son's disappearance. Mrs. Barton hearing of the slander entered the postoffice where the elder Barton was and shot him with a small revolver.
The defense was insanity.
Jury Renders Verdict in the Case of Agatha Barton--Out Less Than Two Hours.
The jury in the Barton murder case brought in a verdict of not guilty at 7 o'clock Thursday evening, after remaining out but one hour and forty minutes.
As soon as it was known that a verdict had been reached the court room rapidly filled with spectators, eager to hear the report. When the verdict was read a great many in the audience applauded vigorously, until stopped by Judge Stotts, who said if it were repeated he would find every offender for contempt of court.
The verdict was no surprise to the people who would have been badly disappointed had any other verdict than acquittal been brought in.-Sheridan Post.
Agatha Barton was a school teacher at Arvada, who was deserted by her husband shortly after their marriage. Her father in law, the postmaster there, is said to have made slurring remarks concerning her after his son's disappearance. Mrs. Barton hearing of the slander entered the postoffice where the elder Barton was and shot him with a small revolver.
The defense was insanity.
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
Not Guilty Verdict
Insanity Defense
Slander Shooting
What entities or persons were involved?
Agatha Barton
Judge Stotts
Elder Barton
Where did it happen?
Arvada
Story Details
Key Persons
Agatha Barton
Judge Stotts
Elder Barton
Location
Arvada
Event Date
Thursday Evening
Story Details
Agatha Barton, a schoolteacher deserted by her husband, shot her father-in-law, the Arvada postmaster, after he made slurring remarks about her. The jury acquitted her on grounds of insanity after deliberating less than two hours.