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Black River Road

- An Unthinkable Crime, an Unlikely Suspect, and the Question of Character

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In 1869, in the woods just outside of the bustling port city of Saint John, a group of teenaged berry pickers discovered sme badly decomposed bodies. The authorities suspected foul play, but the identities of the victims were as mysterious as that of the perpetrator. During a coroner's inquest, an unlikely suspect emerged to stand trial for murder: John Munroe, a renowned architect, well-heeled family man, and pillar of the community. Munroe's trial was the first in Canada's fledgling judicial system to introduce the accused's character as a defence. His lawyer's strategy was as simple as it was revolutionary: Munroe's wealth, education, and exemplary character made him incapable of murder. The press and Saint John's elite vocally supported Munroe, sparking a legal debate that continues to this day. Re-examining this precedent-setting historical crime with fresh eyes, Debra Komar addresses questions that still echo through the halls of justice: Should the accused's character be treated as evidence? Is everyone capable of murder?

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9780864928764
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 224
  • Udgivet:
  • 6. september 2016
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x14 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 334 g.
  • Ukendt - mangler pt..

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In 1869, in the woods just outside of the bustling port city of Saint John, a group of teenaged berry pickers discovered sme badly decomposed bodies. The authorities suspected foul play, but the identities of the victims were as mysterious as that of the perpetrator. During a coroner's inquest, an unlikely suspect emerged to stand trial for murder: John Munroe, a renowned architect, well-heeled family man, and pillar of the community. Munroe's trial was the first in Canada's fledgling judicial system to introduce the accused's character as a defence. His lawyer's strategy was as simple as it was revolutionary: Munroe's wealth, education, and exemplary character made him incapable of murder. The press and Saint John's elite vocally supported Munroe, sparking a legal debate that continues to this day. Re-examining this precedent-setting historical crime with fresh eyes, Debra Komar addresses questions that still echo through the halls of justice: Should the accused's character be treated as evidence? Is everyone capable of murder?

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