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Story September 25, 1924

The Filer Record

Filer, Twin Falls County, Idaho

What is this article about?

John Jurko of Twin Falls was found guilty of murdering A. B. W. Vandenmark and sentenced to hang at the state prison in Boise on November 14 by Judge W. A. Babcock. The jury recommended death, and an appeal was filed.

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Jurko Sentenced to Hang For Murder

John Jurko, Twin Falls, who was found guilty of murder by a jury in district court late Friday night, was sentenced to hang at the state prison at Boise, November 14, by Judge W. A. Babcock, Tuesday.

Notice of appeal has already been filed.

The jury recommended the sentence of death.

Jurko was charged with the shooting to death A. B. W. Vandenmark.

L. O. Arnold, S. H. Burris, and W. P. Shinn of this place were members of the jury, the latter being foreman.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment

What keywords are associated?

Murder Trial Death Sentence Hanging Twin Falls Boise Prison

What entities or persons were involved?

John Jurko A. B. W. Vandenmark W. A. Babcock L. O. Arnold S. H. Burris W. P. Shinn

Where did it happen?

Twin Falls, Boise

Story Details

Key Persons

John Jurko A. B. W. Vandenmark W. A. Babcock L. O. Arnold S. H. Burris W. P. Shinn

Location

Twin Falls, Boise

Event Date

November 14

Story Details

John Jurko was found guilty of shooting A. B. W. Vandenmark to death, sentenced to hang on November 14 at Boise state prison by Judge W. A. Babcock, with jury recommending death and appeal filed.

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