by Thomas E. Watson (pictured), Watson’s Magazine, Volume 20 Number 3, January 1915 AN AGED MILLIONAIRE of New York had a lawyer named Patrick, and this lawyer poisoned his old client, forged a will in his own favor; was tried, convicted and sentenced–and is now at liberty, a pardoned man. Through the falling out among Wall Street thieves, it transpires that Continue Reading →
by Bradford L. Huie THE AMERICAN MERCURY now presents the final closing arguments by Solicitor Hugh Dorsey (pictured) in the trial of Leo Frank for the murder of Mary Phagan — a powerful summary of the case and a persuasive argument that played a large part in the decision of the jury to find Frank guilty of the crime. It Continue Reading →
The American Mercury continues its centenary coverage of the trial of Leo Frank for the slaying of Mary Phagan with the closing arguments presented by the prosecution and defense. https://theamericanmercury.org/audio/The%20American%20Mercury%20on%20Leo%20Frank%20-%20Hooper%20Closing%20Arguments.mp3 (Click the play button above for our audio book version of Hooper’s closing arguments.) https://theamericanmercury.org/audio/The%20American%20Mercury%20on%20Leo%20Frank%20-%20Arnold%20Closing%20Arguments%20part%201.mp3 (Click the play button above for our audio book version of Arnold’s closing arguments, part Continue Reading →
Join The American Mercury as we recount the events of the final week of the trial of Leo Frank (pictured) for the slaying of Mary Phagan. https://theamericanmercury.org/audio/The%20American%20Mercury%20on%20Leo%20Frank%20-%20Week%20Four.mp3 (Click the play button for our audio book version of this article.) by Bradford L. Huie ON THE HEELS of Leo Frank’s astounding unsworn statement to the court, the defense called a number Continue Reading →
The trial of Leo Frank (pictured) for the murder of Mary Phagan ended its third week 100 years ago today. Join us as we break through the myths surrounding the case and investigate what really happened. https://theamericanmercury.org/audio/The%20American%20Mercury%20on%20Leo%20Frank%20-%20Week%20Three.mp3 https://theamericanmercury.org/audio/The%20American%20Mercury%20on%20Leo%20Frank%20-%20Frank%20Takes%20the%20Stand.mp3 (Click the play buttons for our audio book version of this article; the first recording deals with week three of the trial Continue Reading →