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November 22, 1932
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
The fate of Winnie Ruth Judd, convicted of murdering her friend Agnes Anne Le Roi, rests with the Arizona Supreme Court, which is considering her appeal for a new trial due to the trial judge's omission of a self-defense instruction to the jury.
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Woman's Fate Up To Court
PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov. 22.—(U.P.)—Fate of Winnie Ruth Judd, convicted blonde murderess of her friend, Mrs. Agnes Anne Le Roi, rested with the Arizona supreme court today.
The tribunal yesterday took under advisement her appeal for a new trial as presented by six attorneys who attacked the trial judge's action in not including a self-defense verdict in his instructions to the jury.
At least two weeks are expected to intervene before the supreme court begins deliberation.
PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov. 22.—(U.P.)—Fate of Winnie Ruth Judd, convicted blonde murderess of her friend, Mrs. Agnes Anne Le Roi, rested with the Arizona supreme court today.
The tribunal yesterday took under advisement her appeal for a new trial as presented by six attorneys who attacked the trial judge's action in not including a self-defense verdict in his instructions to the jury.
At least two weeks are expected to intervene before the supreme court begins deliberation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Winnie Ruth Judd
Murder Appeal
Arizona Supreme Court
Self Defense Instruction
New Trial
What entities or persons were involved?
Winnie Ruth Judd
Agnes Anne Le Roi
Where did it happen?
Phoenix, Ariz.
Story Details
Key Persons
Winnie Ruth Judd
Agnes Anne Le Roi
Location
Phoenix, Ariz.
Event Date
Nov. 22
Story Details
Winnie Ruth Judd appeals her murder conviction to the Arizona Supreme Court, arguing the trial judge failed to instruct the jury on self-defense; the court takes the appeal under advisement, with deliberations expected in at least two weeks.