Trial of the Seddons (Classic Reprint)
Idioma: inglés
Editorial: Forgotten Books, 2024
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Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating realm of true crime, offering readers an intimate look into a landmark case that unfolded in early 20th-century London. The author meticulously reconstructs the trial of the Seddons, a seemingly ordinary couple accused of the murder of their lodger, Miss Barrow, through arsenic poisoning. The narrative transcends the sensational details of the crime, exploring the evolving landscape of criminal justice during this era. The case's significance lies in its reliance on circumstantial evidence, the controversial use of forensic science, and the shifting perceptions of guilt and innocence. Readers are invited to ponder the complexities of human nature, the allure of wealth, and the delicate balance between justice and prejudice. The author's insightful analysis prompts reflection on the enduring questions surrounding crime and punishment, leaving a lasting impact long after the final verdict is rendered. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Título
- Trial of the Seddons (Classic Reprint)
- Autor
- Frederick Henry Seddon
- Editorial
- Forgotten Books
- Año de publicación
- 2024
- Estado
- New
- Tipo de libro
- print-on-demand item
- Encuadernación
- Paperback
- Idioma
- inglés
- ISBN 10
- 1330793277
- ISBN 13
- 9781330793275
- Catálogos de vendedores
- Mystery Fiction
Another point which makes the case remarkable is the absence of all evidence as to the handling by Seddon of arsenic at anyjtime. It is usually regarded as necessary for conviction in a murder case either to trace the weapon to the prisoner's hand, or, in the case of poison, if the actual poison cannot be traced, at least to prove expert knowledge on the part of the accused as to the method of administration and effect of the poison employed. In this case it was not proved that Seddon administered or even handled tiny arsenic, that he had any knowledge or source of information toxie effects, or that his occupation or education was of a kind likely to make the presumption that he had such information a reasonable one.
A further distinguishing feature Of the case was the use made of the famous Marsh test, which is the classical method of discovering the presence of arsenic'fihde'ribit exists in a quantity too small to be revealed by a 'simple analysis. This has hitherto been used almost exclusively as a qualitative testtas/'the presence of arsenic is only revealed by the slightest deposit on a mirror. It has never before, I think, been sought to base on this almost invisible mark any calculations as to quantity. Yet in the Seddon case it was of such vital importance to the prosecution to prove that there must have been at least two grains in the body at the time of death that the Marsh mirrors were used as a quantitative test. On reference to the evidefice, it will be seen that in -is of the viscera which were analysed it was necessary, in order to arrive at the quantity of arsenic which must have been present in the material to use a multiplying factor of as much as two thousand. The margin of possible error therefore was enormous, and it is typical of the difficulties to which the prosecution were put in this case that so much of their case was obliged to rest on induction and deduction. Dr. Willcox, who conducted these experiments. Is a man not only of the highmbility in his profession, but also of the most exact and scrupulous fairness, and one may assume that in this case the results of his experiments were understated rather than overstated. Nevertheless, such a method of arriving at a small fact on which a man's life depends might easily in less expert hands, and conducted with less scrupulous conscientiousness, have produced errors of the most dangerous kind. It is not for me to say whether such methods should or should not be relied upon as a means of bringing criminals to justice, but merely to draw attention to this further peculiarity which distinguishes the Seddon case from other famous poison cases.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Another point which makes the case remarkable is the absence of all evidence as to the handling by Seddon of arsenic at anyjtime. It is usually regarded as necessary for conviction in a murder case either to trace the weapon to the prisoner's hand, or, in the case of poison, if the actual poison cannot be traced, at least to prove expert knowledge on the part of the accused as to the method of administration and effect of the poison employed. In this case it was not proved that Seddon administered or even handled tiny arsenic, that he had any knowledge or source of information toxie effects, or that his occupation or education was of a kind likely to make the presumption that he had such information a reasonable one.
A further distinguishing feature Of the case was the use made of the famous Marsh test, which is the classical method of discovering the presence of arsenic'fihde'ribit exists in a quantity too small to be revealed by a 'simple analysis. This has hitherto been used almost exclusively as a qualitative testtas/'the presence of arsenic is only revealed by the slightest deposit on a mirror. It has never before, I think, been sought to base on this almost invisible mark any calculations as to quantity. Yet in the Seddon case it was of such vital importance to the prosecution to prove that there must have been at least two grains in the body at the time of death that the Marsh mirrors were used as a quantitative test. On reference to the evidefice, it will be seen that in -is of the viscera which were analysed it was necessary, in order to arrive at the quantity of arsenic which must have been present in the material to use a multiplying factor of as much as two thousand. The margin of possible error therefore was enormous, and it is typical of the difficulties to which the prosecution were put in this case that so much of their case was obliged to rest on induction and deduction. Dr. Willcox, who conducted these experiments. Is a man not only of the highmbility in his profession, but also of the most exact and scrupulous fairness, and one may assume that in this case the results of his experiments were understated rather than overstated. Nevertheless, such a method of arriving at a small fact on which a man's life depends might easily in less expert hands, and conducted with less scrupulous conscientiousness, have produced errors of the most dangerous kind. It is not for me to say whether such methods should or should not be relied upon as a means of bringing criminals to justice, but merely to draw attention to this further peculiarity which distinguishes the Seddon case from other famous poison cases.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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