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Title: Criminal records John Grant Murray
Post by: Shannie on Tuesday 18 January 11 20:44 GMT (UK)

Hiya everyone

I was wondering if anyone can help me Im have some details for John Grant Murray b1817 Liverpool,
he was convicted of manslaughter in 1880  and sentenced for 5years. But I was wondering if there was anyway I could find out what happened.  I have searched the internet to the best of my ablilty and have come up with nowt.

Thank you in-advance

Shannie

Title: Re: Criminal records John Grant Murray
Post by: Dave Jones on Tuesday 18 January 11 21:10 GMT (UK)

Sadly, whilst having a row with his wife,on 29th June 1880 at their home 7, Talbot Street, JGM picked up a poker and threw it at her. The poker hit his 19 month old grandson, Samuel Thomas Wright, fracturing his skull. Baby STW died 13th July 1880 at the Royal Infirmary from his injuries.

Title: Re: Criminal records John Grant Murray
Post by: Shannie on Tuesday 18 January 11 21:19 GMT (UK)

aw thats so sad,

thank you