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April 25, 1932
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Honolulu, the insanity plea for Lt. Thomas H. Massie, on trial with three others for slaying Joseph Kahahawai, faces challenge from psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Catton, following two physicians' testimony that Massie was sane.
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Sanity of Massie Faces New Attack As Trial Goes On
Honolulu, April 25.—(AP)—The insanity plea of Lieutenant Thomas H. Massie, on trial with three others for the slaying of a native, faced a final attack today by another expert in the working of the human mind.
To the testimony of two physicians that Massie was not insane when he slew Joseph Kahahawai, whom he was convinced criminally attacked Mrs. Massie, the prosecution was prepared to add the testimony of a third, Dr. Joseph Catton, Stanford University psychiatrist.
Honolulu, April 25.—(AP)—The insanity plea of Lieutenant Thomas H. Massie, on trial with three others for the slaying of a native, faced a final attack today by another expert in the working of the human mind.
To the testimony of two physicians that Massie was not insane when he slew Joseph Kahahawai, whom he was convinced criminally attacked Mrs. Massie, the prosecution was prepared to add the testimony of a third, Dr. Joseph Catton, Stanford University psychiatrist.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Massie Trial
Insanity Plea
Honolulu Slaying
Psychiatrist Testimony
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieutenant Thomas H. Massie
Joseph Kahahawai
Mrs. Massie
Dr. Joseph Catton
Where did it happen?
Honolulu
Story Details
Key Persons
Lieutenant Thomas H. Massie
Joseph Kahahawai
Mrs. Massie
Dr. Joseph Catton
Location
Honolulu
Event Date
April 25
Story Details
The insanity defense of Lt. Massie for killing Joseph Kahahawai, believed to have attacked his wife, is challenged by Dr. Catton's testimony affirming Massie's sanity, following two other physicians.