Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Murder of Harriet Baker

At one point Harriet Baker and George Jones lived together but were separated by 27 July 1877. On the night of July 27th, Harriet went to George's home in Burslem, England.  A neighbor had also been dining with the two. Two were having an argument about a letter. During the absent neighbor, George claimed Harriet had struck him and response he had stabbed her with a knife.

He was charged with manslaughter and life in prison.

SOURCES:
Aberdeen Journal, and General Advertiser for the North of Scotland (01 August 1877)
Aberdeen Journal, and General Advertiser for the North of Scotland (09 November 1877)

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