John Jones
Named in 2 stories. Back to all names
- Jul 3, 1888The 'Sot Guilty' Scandal: How a Legal Loophole Freed a Murderer in Washington TerritoryA detailed account of the chaotic grand jury proceedings in Port Townsend that resulted in the dismissal of an indictment against a man accused of killing his wife, exposing deep flaws in territorial law.Port Townsend, WA
- Mar 4, 1895The Vigilantes’ Bones: Seattle Dug Up Its Most Notorious LynchingThirteen years after a mob hanged three men on James Street, a county doctor exhumed their skeletons for anatomy students— ropes, necktie and all.Seattle, WA