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352 stories matching murder
- Was it Murder or Manslaughter?
A Seattle newspaper criticizes a jury's decision to convict William Wilcox of manslaughter instead of murder for the death of Mrs. Charlotte Petting.
- Brutal Murder of Two Settlers
A Canadian man and his sons arrested for the cold-blooded killing of two men traveling to Seattle to provide evidence in a murder case.
- The Cloroform Clue in the Felling Murder
A specific bottle shape found at a murder scene leads investigators to a Tacoma drug store, renewing interest in a local killing.
- The Price of a 'Bad Man's' Temper
A Seattle newspaper editorial rails against a lenient verdict for a saloon regular who murdered a bartender over a perceived slight.
- Suspects Released in Murder Case
After two weeks of investigation, Sheriff McGraw and the Prosecuting Attorney release three men accused of murder due to a lack of evidence.
- A Convicted Killer's Second Chance: New Trial Granted After Juror Admits Prejudice
The state Supreme Court overturns Wilcox's manslaughter conviction in the brutal Fetting murder case, citing a juror swayed by newspaper coverage.
- Who Killed Zens Mayeda? The Footprints in the Potato Patch
A Japanese man is found murdered in Seattle. A sullen suspect gives little away, and a deputy sheriff finds three sets of hurried footprints — one pair barefoot — leading away from the house.
- The Tragic End of Marie Story
A teacher of vocal music is murdered in her Seattle home by an obsessed suitor, sparking a city-wide conversation about stalking and accountability.
- The Murder Suspect Who Demanded a Fair Shake
William A. Wilcox arrives in Seattle under arrest for a double murder, maintaining his innocence and complaining about the sensationalist press.
- The Shadow Over the Boston House
A Tacoman is arrested for the murder of an elderly Seattle woman, weaving a web of gambling, betrayal, and dark secrets.
- The Hunt for 'Stone'
A vigilante call to action follows the murder of a citizen.
- The Murderer Stays Behind Bars
A federal judge refuses to release a death-row inmate, ruling that while the state court erred, the prisoner must exhaust his legal appeals first.
- The Murder Trial That Gripped the Sound
A high-stakes murder trial in Seattle descends into a technical battle over pharmacy labels and the identity of a 'Washington oval' bottle.
- Five Dangerous Prisoners Escape King County Jail
A jailer was overpowered and robbed in a brazen Sunday night escape by inmates facing charges ranging from life sentences for murder to bank robbery.
- A Murderer’s Risky Gamble for Freedom
After being convicted of a brutal killing, a man wins a new trial, only to face the possibility of a harsher sentence.
- A Cold Case Reopened in the Shadows of Lake Washington
Two men have been transported through Tacoma to face trial for a two-year-old murder, allegedly sparked by a debt between peddlers.
- Acquitted: The Miner Who Fought the Union
A jury finds John Brackle not guilty of murder after a trial polarized by anti-union sentiment and shifting testimony.
- Tragedy at the Occident Hotel
A woman seeking refuge at a Seattle hotel is gunned down by her estranged husband in a violent murder-suicide.
- The Laundromat Fugitive
A laundry worker from San Francisco is captured in Seattle, linked to a bloody murder plot in a shadowy tong war.
- The Missing Rancher Who Wasn't Murdered
A sensational report of a brutal crime vanishes when the 'victim' walks into a downtown barber shop for a shave.
- The Secret Under the Floorboards
A detective story unfolds in a Seattle household as a hidden diary and a loose floorboard reveal the chilling truth behind a murder.
- The Great Jailbreak of 1886
After being convicted of a sensational local murder, a Seattle man pulled off a daring escape from the county jail by using clever DIY tools.
- The Accused Killer Who Wrote to Seattle Police
Oluf Ellingson was found on the Lake Washington shore with his throat cut and a razor in his hand. Four years later, suspect Tony Miller’s letter still insisted he was coming back to clear his name.
- The Piano Player and the Martial Law Mob
When the U.S. Army imposed martial law in 1886 Seattle to restore order amid anti-Chinese riots, one piano player decided to publicly heckle the 'murderers' in uniform.
- The Dark Secrets of the 'Bird Family' Murder Mystery
A courtroom in Seattle turns into a theater of intrigue as a defendant’s confession unspools a web of coerced insurance policies, secret letters, and cold-blooded greed.
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- A Sloop Killing on the Waterfront
After a violent altercation on a boat docked between Pike and Union streets, a coroner's jury investigates the stabbing death of Benedict Sare.
- The Mayor and the Murderer
A scathing editorial questions the ethics of Mayor Ronald defending a local killer while in office.
- A Mother and Baby Slain in South Seattle — and Talk of Lynching
An outraged neighborhood whispers of mob justice for Henry Cramer, but the Post-Intelligencer insists that a circumstantial case must go to an impartial trial.
- A Funeral Crowd Calls for a Killer's Neck
Thousands filed past the bodies of Philipina Miller and her child as Seattle police rushed the accused murderer to the county jail to stop a lynching.
- A Two-Dollar Chip, a Drawn Revolver, and a Death in the Hotel Barroom
A gambler named Page goes on trial for shooting Harry Fraser dead in the barroom of Seattle's Northern Hotel — a killing that began over the change from a $20 bill.
- The Futility of the Gallows
One month after Seattle's first judicial execution of a white man, the local press questions whether state-sanctioned violence actually deters crime or simply breeds contempt for the law.