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October 21, 1851
Spirit Of Jefferson
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
In Newark, N.J., on Oct. 13, Margaret Garrity was acquitted by jury of killing her seducer Edward Drum, ruled not guilty by reason of insanity after he heartlessly deserted her, driving her to desperation.
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ACQUITTED.
NEWARK, N. J., Oct. 13.—The jury in the case of Margaret Garrity, who was tried for the death of her seducer, Edward Drum, rendered a verdict this morning, of Not Guilty, on the ground of insanity. They retired at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The verdict is a most just one, and will be hailed with satisfaction by every person conversant with the facts of the case. The unfortunate girl was not only seduced, but heartlessly deserted; and in this trying situation, driven to despair and desperation, she took the life of him who trifled with her affection and brought upon him.
NEWARK, N. J., Oct. 13.—The jury in the case of Margaret Garrity, who was tried for the death of her seducer, Edward Drum, rendered a verdict this morning, of Not Guilty, on the ground of insanity. They retired at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The verdict is a most just one, and will be hailed with satisfaction by every person conversant with the facts of the case. The unfortunate girl was not only seduced, but heartlessly deserted; and in this trying situation, driven to despair and desperation, she took the life of him who trifled with her affection and brought upon him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Acquittal
Insanity Defense
Seduction
Murder Trial
Desertion
What entities or persons were involved?
Margaret Garrity
Edward Drum
Where did it happen?
Newark, N. J.
Story Details
Key Persons
Margaret Garrity
Edward Drum
Location
Newark, N. J.
Event Date
Oct. 13
Story Details
Margaret Garrity was tried for the death of her seducer Edward Drum and acquitted on grounds of insanity after being seduced and deserted, leading her to kill him in despair.