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Inquest on the body of Edmond Deen — Warren County, Mississippi

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Legal Inquest 11 Aug 1831
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Jury of inquest in Warren County, Mississippi determined that Edmond Deen was killed by Seth R. Sumpter with a dirk knife in a sudden affray. Verdict: manslaughter. Inquest conducted by James Cornell, Justice of the Peace acting in absence of coroner; filed by clerk John M. Henderson.

Participants

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  • Decedent Edmond Dean Sr.

    Subject of inquest

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  • Accused Seth R. Sumpter

    Named by jury as killer; manslaughter finding

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  • Date11 Aug 1831

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