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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D399/1
TitleSupplement to the Wirksworth Advertiser, 29 Aug 1863 (original typescript: 1863, photocopy: 1966) detailing committal proceedings against George Townley, accused of the murder of Bessie Caroline Goodwin at Wigwell.
Date1966
Extent2 items
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorUnidentified
Administrative HistoryTownley is said to be the first man to plead insanity as a defence in a murder case.
Custodial HistoryThis was deposited with the Record Office in June 1966.
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TermMental health
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