33 20 4768 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_013_011_commonwealth-v-thomas-johnson.pdf f3029ff030d384494daf64a582754c2a PDF Text Text IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY,VIRGINIA. . ·COMMONWEAL '1H • vs. CHARGE TO THE JURY. . THOMAS JOHNSON • Your charge of the felony is to inquire as charged If you find ~ictment, and that and was willful, him guilty in the indictment him guilty the the accused of murder, as charged with malice and premeditated, in the first degree in your discretion, by confinement for life, or for any term not less than twenty dictment, was not willful, deliberate guilty in the second of murder by confinement than twenty him not guilty in the second degree, malice on reasonable aforethought, provocation, of voluntary finement as charged in the in- aforethought, and then you shall and ascertain not less find him his punishment than five nor more years. or of murder guilty for his punishment in the penitentiary with malice degree, find years. and premeditated, in the penitentiary If you find without of murder, and the same was committed aforethought and ascertain or, him guilty in the in- then you shall at death, If you find is guilty or not guilty. same was connnitted deliberate of murder whether of murder in the first but that actual or implied, or in mutual manslaughter, in the penitentiary he killed for not less Mitchell Dahl upon a sudden heat, combat, and ascertain degree you will find him his punishment by con- than one nor more than five years. If you find or of murder guilty in the second degree, of involuntary punishment him not guilty nor more than five years, him of not}_exceeding ing one year, or of voluntary manslaughter, by confinement of murder in the first you will $1000, manslaughter say so and ascertain in the penitentiary or, degree in your discretion, or by confinement far not less assess in jail but his than one a fine against for not exceed- or both. If you find him not guilty, you will say so and no more. �Commonwealth v) Thomas Johnson Charge to the Jury �I, and accord chell Tom Johnson, make the following Dahl on Thursday, garily age 27 years, and without by anyone for on my part July 1, 1937. any threats the purposes that statement this of this of Harrisonburg, Virginia, women came to the place these peoples ginger ale, these ice, before, Dahl, wait was disagreeable me. I was getting or did. The other tired of this and told back into the booth. northeast corner At that the booth. I don't remenber "I'm through Dahl boy whistled brown handle One of seen any of the and disagreeable, were awfully Dahl, nice. I told Mr. and Mr. Ed said, this walked sitting side in the do-wn next to of the table, Mr. Bud and myself Bud at the southwest with you boys?" corner, The to Mr. Bud. and 11r. Bud threw up his hands and said, You all and a pointed him. boy, and he said, So Mr. Bud and myself up at the door. "I'll when I told got up and the Dahl boy was talking right beer, two boys seemed to be very on the opposite do what you want to do." and put his left and shoved me with his on I do not remem- He was fussy I stood behind ~r. what he said, with you. I waited with each drink. There was a girl was a girl south young white men and They ordered "What seems to be the trouble Dahl boy and the girls miles time the Dahl boy was sitting of the booth. there it. and one of the boys was standing and Mr. Bud says, times. Mr. Bud about "Show him to me" and he would fix walked into three Mr. Ed was out on the dance floor I went out in the kitchen him, and I think about three from the whole start. both of them, and the girls on them then". I was employed and I do not remember having and did not seem to like Ed Pickering me. Booth No. One. them glasses ber word for word what he said nice boys, Park, or five and I served men, Mitchell peoples four, made to me and with the knowledge June 30, 1937, while and occupied of Mit- is made volun- of reward being and Bud's Place, three ~ome three, This statement statement, at Kaylor's will the stabbing may be used against On Wednesday night, at Ed's regarding or promises statement as a cook and waiter do of my own free hand. blade Then the hand back toward his left I had gotten six or eight ~(X,v._ pocket a meat knife inches • ~• with a long from the I • , ��Tom Johnson, knife this page 2. rack at the end of the table knife after kitchen. down. Mr. Bud and myself a~te~ I put this in the kitchen. knife in my right with my right grabbed his left pocket, hand and put it the handle Dahl. to the booth from the trousers pocket know. him but once. my left af§er the stabbing, out through the dance hall west side of the room until I crossed the hall before between I reached He asked me what was wrong. boy standing I left hand and walked Lineweaver to him. but I don't Igou to the B & 0 Railroad track down to the Harrisonburg out to the Lee Highway, across trout lives, last night then crawled Power Plant, (Wednesday), track, then fol- then took the road on the floor July near the sub-station about 1:30 or 2:00 o'clock, and went to the sub-station I and when I got out of up in the wheat mow and stayed about 9:00 or 10:00 o'clock there I went past the Lee Highway where Mr. James .Armen- went to the home of Edna Williams arriving a run, walked up the road to his barn and slept about day light, in the kitchen. out of the building the building lowed the then know what I did with mostly the field on the I know I had the was going between a walk and a run, I ran across I the booth and the tables threw them down. the booth until me. end of the building, I saw Grattan the floor, there at the door. against in my left I did not say anything in my hand as I crossed I do not to my recollection, the south my room, took off my coat and apron, and I do not think because the side booths to the kitchen. From the time I left him. the stabbing. had the knife handed) down, and stabbed did Dahl make any thPeats or ten minutes immediately accor\ding Dahl, and another the trouble five into I would not say about this were in the booth two girls, had the knife pointing and fell At the time of the stabbling, At no time during out of my pocket hand (I'm left with the blade I stumbled with the handle hand and put his left I took the knife into in my fist When I went to stab I stabbed it. started When the Dahl boy shoved me with his right hand back towards knife I went back and got with this there until 7, and then in Harrisonburg, asked her for a glass woman and called until of water, Mr. Clarence ��Tom Johnson, Leake, page 3. a policeman station and got me. evening, of Harrisonburg, I never June 30, up until around 2:00 o'clock. of water trough every night barn about it it they was right, barnyard. days later. three July 7, somewhere nights o'clock I got a drink from the water I did not know I had killed if I would give myself decided talking Mr. Armentrout Then I began to think and later come on down then, to eat from Wednesday I heard Mr. and Mrs. Armentrout a couple to get away. the first about ten or eleven would have been better trying had anything Wednesday night, After in the Armentrout the Dahl boy until and he came up to the sub- got two kids Witnesses: Virginia July of and I thought up. I would have out there, I did not want them to see me. Dated at Harrisonburg, his wife up instead over it, to give myself but Mr. Dillard's told in the 8, 1937. and ��Prisoners Reportof Rockingham CountyJail 7i·· ........ Name~ ..... Male~ F.emale ...(/ Place~£ Birth . Physical Condition Can Read?/ ,J. Ag~ ........... ........... .. ....\\ 7rite?.... ,. If Foreign U. S. Born .. ........... ..........Is Person a Drunkard? .....State ........Di vorcecl .. ....Years ........... months .. ..or Drug Victim? .. Committed .. ....Held for Grand Jury ............................... .. ..Years .....Sentence Held for Trial.... . .... Offense ··'"""'Occupation. City Ordinance.... .. .............. ... .. ... . .. . ......................... Months .................. .. ....Time in Jail ............................ Held for Penitentiary .Costs ............ Fine .... Mar6ecl.. / Held as Insane .................................................. Held for Other Authorities Behavior ............................................................................. Date of Discharge DESCRIPTION Hei,ght... .................... Weight ........ T,eeth Marks ...................................... .. Arm Marks ................................... .. ......Color of Eyes. Marks . Color of Hair .. ..................... Hanel Marks .................................... .. .................. Face Marks .... Shoulder Marks ........................................................ Thigh OF PRISONER Back Marks ................................................................. Knee Marks Calf of Leg Marks ............................................................ Foot Marks .... . Fingers Off ........................................................................ Mole Marks Neck Marks ..................................................................... Breast Marks Left Arm Marks ............................................................. Right Arm Marks ................................................... . Left Leg Marks ............................................................... Right Leg Marks Fine After Prisoner at Jail; Amount to State$ .......................... Amount to City $ . .............. ......................................... .............. ....Deputy and Jail er .............................................................................................. Sheriff ��The court the evidence passion, killing that the killing in a sudden brawl, amounts the killing to voluntary the degree. provocation jury that if they was done without on a sufficient manslaughter was done in the heat insufficient second instructs of passion, such killing shall malice provocation find from in the heat -- such ~f however, they but on a slight and only; may amount to murder of in the find �0 . .L I j• -1- J [ :.J -------------- �The court doubt from all convict will the evidence Johnson, acquit instructs him. If, however, doubt, to the grade of offense find that him guilty voluntary they have a reasonable as to any fact they believe he is guilty of offense if doubt he is guilty, or manslaughter, that in the case or have a reasonable a reasonable degree, the jury as to his necessary guilt#, from the evidence, but have a reasonable of (that is murder or involuntary) of a lower grade. then to they beyond doubt as of either they can only �'J 'I l.t Orv IT [ j ... .;.. ,I _L t r ) . ~ ' C J .... r 0 .[ 'I .8 �t The court first degree the evidence any reasonable killing doubt the jury the prisoner was not only incited by malice and desperate in other must have distinctly to do; he must have also premeditated that there injury, he would kill the probable be a reasonable premeditated to kill which would probably guilty of murder murder and distinctly of the prisoner; the prisoner to constitute must clearly and intended bodily that must have been a willful, on the part killing, that of the deceased but such killing act instructs result wickedness deliberate words, reflected, of heart; and premeditated what he willed and deliberated, he had willed, occasion death, degree. And if deliberated, or do him some serious they and or do him some serious the deceased in the first to the of which would be death. doubt whether his beyond at the time of the understood the deceased, prove in the bodily ought not fo find and injury, him �... J .. .... J j Ih 'I "0 .I 0 J j " I') rl" ,,. 9 ...L j C j r,r '1.:. -, r r C I . " L t 'I6f' () Bl'lq ... 4, .t'I.B . •. J'~ ~ 0 J ,.. e ,. , ~ , u ( t r r ' t -· - t ... r r ..., ( 0 i 'I .( r J6 t BJ I- L ';. 0 t v.S . l ~ r r J .. rO.i." �The court from the evidence and killed combat, than that the killing that then you cannot by confinement years. that although defense, course yet than voluntary in the penitentiary if it appears by any previous of a sudden quarrel, and that find they may not believe at:; ,,,~t(_ the defendant, Tom Johnson, was not caused upon sudden provocation offense jury in self but was done in the slight, five case Dahl, of any higher than in this the Mitchell the evidence or malice instructs the provocation the defendant, manslaughter, not less than from grudge, in mutual was more Tom Johnson, guilty which is punishable one year nor more ��The court evidence that indictment instructs the prisoner in the heat which caused the jury committed of passion, to deprive if they believe the homicide excited hLm to do the act without was insufficient that charged which he received was such as to reasonably degree. provocation and yet which - him of the power of self of murder in the second in the by a reasonable premeditation, case he is guilty from the deprive control, in that ut if the provocation him of power of I self control at the time the homicide find him not guilty of murder, was commJtted, I but of mansl~ughter. then they should �i J .. ,... r J .J .i:. l j .. �STATEOF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The grand jurors the body of the county Court at its June term, Thomas Johnson, of the State of Rockingham, of Virginia, and now attending 1937, upon their on or about oaths did·kill and murder Mitchell and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Clarence Leake, Lineweaver, is found on the testimony James C. Ann.entrout, J. H. Boice, Dahl, Ed Pickering, sworn in Court and sent before said do present July 1, 1937, in said feloniously This indictment in and for county, against the peace of J. W. Bazzle, Dr. F. L. Byers, Grattan and Edna Williams, the grand that witnewses jury to give evidence • . ·' .... �Murder t, Commonwealth v) Indictment Thomas Johnson Felony June term, 1937 ! ~ ~ ..... ~ ~* t -0 A True Bill: gyt~( (/ Foreman Witnesses: J. W. Bazzle Clarence Leake James C. Armentrout Dr. F. L. Byers Grattan Lineweaver J. H. Boice Ed Pickering Edna Williams D. w. Earman Commonwealth's Attorney ( ,~ t 1~ ~ l !1 I~ ~ t ~ t �-l The Court '(;h--" <tJ _J,ttY Y.'ing the case }\11'!] doubts, the all jury A cause a reasonable ficient heard conclusion the that you would act critical of guilty. tainty, that affairs, and unless defendant beyond all is such ~hat, transactions of the is guilty of it evidence with after evidence, of it would it is insuf- having carefully you reach such degree proof to warrant amounting of mistake. the of certainty in your own most important is sufficient possibility or were the same of life, If, all fanciful investigation of not guilty. The law does not require nor proof it up must be reasonable and pause, upon the faith then the to hunt man to hesitate and weighed in consider- as are merely and impartial in the graver a verdict and impartially of law, that an acquittal, from a candid and prudent to authorize such doubts justify in the case, interposed as a matter not to go beyond the evidence to and it must arise of doubt J'ury, entertain doubt, the evidence kind the are nor must they conjectural. doubt, instructs and a verdict to absolute cer- �. < T w ,..,_ ( ' .. .L ... " r 0 ,. 'f: L ·,: L J t J , l J ,. < V ~ 11 ·r .. �The Court is a question instructs exclusively number of witnesses have the right on the stand, fairness, lack their their opposite and froE1 all the which vri tnesses accordingly. equally and their their other where a t,o each other, from the appearance if any, of the witnesses and tl1e law is that, the ·weight of evidence relationship, credit jury, the credibility manner of testifying, on the trial, and to ~ive that directly to determine of intelligence, appearing jury for the testify, is not bound to regn.rd jury the apparent the balanced. jury The of the witnesses apparent candor intelligence surrounding are more worthy and or circumstances of credit, �r J. 0 �The Court tells cannot homicide justify taking the jury that life, nor will below murder or excuse words, howsoever they reduce the same. grievous, the grade of ��The Court of an unlawful instructs act. the jury that malice is the wilful doing �-t �I ~ The Court reasonable doubt liberately, this fix the from the in the first punishment penitentiary for of the life jury evidence and premeditatedly is murder the instructs that that killed degree, prisoner if they believe the defendant :rva tchell and the beyond a wilfully, de- Dahl with malice, jury at de&th, or for any term not less should so find or confinement than twenty and in the years. ... �--- �The Court deadly instructs weapon in the or upon very sl~ght and premeditated of proving r:~ the previous provocation, killing, extenuating jury that a mortal possession of the slayer, is. prima 1'acie, and throws circumstances. wound given with wilful, upon the accused without a any, deliberate, the necessity �t • J �COMMONWEALTH V. ) Felony THOMAS JOHNSON (murder) �I rJ A-~ J f- ~ L~tf- ~. @. ;J. ✓,/ 2/4~ -,L,b.~hLc' /f· ,/./. ff-: JI:/' u. .~ /? , ~-If I/ f ;ii~ ,tl ! 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And this :you shall not omit under penalt:y of £100. Witness, ]. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our~• da:y of Massanetta 7~ Paper Co. Print And have then and there this .Writ. ~ at the Court House, the../..7 .......... . 191_7,,nd m •~r;t~J'f'•C:p Cl"k FORM NO. 5 �Executed July,I7th,I937,By deliveiing a true copy of the within summons to J!rs. Chas,ii.Chandler his wifw in person at said Chas.H.Chlanaer usual placeof tlpde Mrs.Chas. H.Chl~nder being a member of his family above the age otf6y~ars,and explainmng the purpo rt to her. ,,, 1 ;,t1 ~ 1 ~~puty for J.W.Bazzle S.R.C. Not finding B.S.Landes at his usual place of abode e~ecuted Ju)yI?th,1937. by delivering a true copy of .I.he within summons to Mrs...B .s .Landes in person a 1;;r said B.s.~andes usual place of abode Mrs.B.s.Lande~\ being a member of his family above the age of I6 ::<t.&ar and exp~~ining the purport thereof to he -----Deputy " ~· ~ ~ ~ for J.W.Bazzl S.R.C. ~ '!;,. ~~ ~ 'U rCl. 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ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of SEIi.ViCE PUU, Z ............................................................................. . And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. THE 19 ..... YA. in th,/ 01tr f And have then and there this Wri_}_'c£ said Court, at the Court House, the ... !!:,,........... .. ~::it• •m:" th. CM �1· ~,- ~ • ~ '. 1 ' , ... ::! I I l j ~f Ir {\ 1 ~ 1 �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereb_ycommanded to summon.............................. ·········································•··•·········································••··························:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~::::::::::::::::::: 0;~/ ...JJ-~·.···················:.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·:.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·:.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.· ......... ~'."::· "''~' ~'."'' ~''." ~'"1/ ::;:;~"',~;::;: '.h, ::d:: :L'1})1. ~;"'' ..;~; I C;;•nweo~: ••:'~)·············· •• •••~1ify ••ond••1h,.1,u1h,, .~: ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• who stands charged with and indicted for a felon.Ym•isd-emet1nor. And this _youshall not omit under penalt.Y of £ 100. And have then and there this Writ. J')ROBERT Wiln~,, SWI1JER, Cfod, oI '"' ,aid da_y of........................ ~-t··········· Paper Co. Print T,/4 lh,....... Jcc,.. .J,and in th ./.-7;.J:.. .......... _year of the Commonwealth. 19 ........ ..... Jl..f-...4..!:::f::: ...f~r I Massanetta 1"''•,, d,e Cou,1 H '""• .... :f...~d.:-c::............... FORM NO. 457 Clerk �i :i fl) C !1 I �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff Y'!J'" hc"bycomm,aded, '[;,,m,nJfr!.df.sf:-;tJF-'!'~•~£~ of Rockingham County, Greeting: J/ ~~ 1/.,,,JJ- : ;:;~"',.:;::;: :h, .:.:d:: ;L'~ ,1 ~''":•.:;;_: 1c~~;"'1 ~, ,~, ~,~,, ~'"'\ ;c,7;r to testify and the truth to sa))l'behalf of the Co rmory»eith against ............................................................................ . ~~ r············································•·················•····•···························································· ,.~ .,._'t~ ··········································•························································ who stands charged with and indicted for a felony misdcmeaom: And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. Witness ]. ROBERTSWITZER,Clerk day •/.----/""'~----------·-------- 19_.f.l ,nd m And have then and there this Writ. of our said Court, at the Court House, the...../C::. ...~L '1---?!ic':'.£:y,.,-,t ..... /t ......... ,{_,,,J_.,f- Massanctta Paper Co. Print h, Comm,nwwlth_ ........................... ........................ Clerk FORM NO. 457 ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff You are hereb)) commanded lo summon........ ~a:n of Rockingham County, Greeting: .......... 1!..~········~·········•··········· ·::··:::~A~···rt·:A'~/:::::.~==.J * ••• ?)1,d_~&;l.·_', ..JJdL~ lo appear before the Judge of the Circ~ Court of Ro kingha Count)), at the Court House thereof, !..7, al 9 :30 o'clock, a. m., on the..r.O......a)) of_......................................... :.:./···············•··•·•···································· 19... lo teslif)) and the truth lo say in behalf of the Commonwealt~ against ······•·····················································-················ ~~ (~ . ..... .......................... ...... ?--Lvt.~) ·v······················································································································· who stands charged with and indicted for a felon)) rnisdem,wlfflf-:And this ))ou shall not omit under penalt)) of £100. Witness, ]. ROBERT SWITZER, «:f.. . day of_................. f Massanetta .'f................... 1 And halle then and there this Writ. Clerk of our said Co rt, al the Court House, the.../.~ .!.Zand in the ../...0.f........... ))ear of the Commonwealth. [" ..... /~& ........ ~ ... ,f._.. 19.... ~~.~:'{_···~·b Paper Co. Print .....t.;.£ FORM NO. 457 Clerll ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff You are hereb_ycommanded to County, Greeting: summon ..........................• •···········································-································································•·······- :.:d: :: :;~" ..~;::~: :h, of Rockingham :L~l~~;"'t of ~o~ingh,:::zt~ th, ~o"'t ~ou,'i ::'~~? to testif.Yand the truth to sa,Yin be alf of the Common~ealo( lgainst ............................................................................. . ·································································:-A ...................... ,,L_. ••'<·······;···z>--·········v-L4..-·~····················•···························· who stands charged with and indicted for a felon,Ymis~ And this ,You shall not omit under penalt,Y of £100. Witness, ]. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of doy of. .... ......... :<...'.f.f ............ I 9....?.JMd our And have then and there this Writ. in th,!-(,,£·····•"" ··-·······'··············~~.b..:~ Massanetta Paper Co. Print ~L said Cow:, at the Court House, the......f..1./.... of th, C mmon~ealth. ~ •. . ..:-/-- FORM NO. 457 Clerk �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth of Virginia v Thomas Johnson Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1937 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_013_011 Johnson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_013_005_commonwealth-of-virginia-v-george-briclear.pdf 3bf4a4e95a2ca9089ca5618258560c00 PDF Text Text STATE OF VIRGINI, ROCKING~ 1 COUNTY,to-wit: In the Circuit Court The grand and for said oaths December 16, Court 1936, in the the peace and dignity This Court and sent State of Rockingham, George Bricker, said of the county, feloniously vans, is found on the jury upon on or about Commonwealth.of the grand in and now 1936, one William and E. E. Kiser, before of Virginia, December term, and slay indictment V. Collins of the at its that did kill County: county present unlawfully William jurors the body of the attending their of said and against Virginia. testimony witnesses to give of sworn in evidence. �Inv. Manslaughter Commonwealth vs) Indi ctrnent George Bricker ~ ~JV- -J Felony December term, A 1936 True Bill· -£L3. itnesses: Wm. V. Collins E. E. Kiser D. W. Earman Commonwealth's Attorney �OEC 1936 :IF/ ;){p~ f .{ l COMMONWEALTH v. ) Felony (inv. mans.) I r GEORGE BRICKER ).✓, I {' t . I 'Y I. J -- t ��6 ARREST WARRANT The Commonwealth of Virginia,}T •t Rockingham County, o-wt To the Sheriff of Said County: E_._E_._K_i_s_e_r __________________ Whereas, ____ Harry made complaint and information on oath before me, of the said County, that George unlalfully peace day of and feloniously kill and dignity Lee Bryan, Clerk T. J. or J.P. T. ;r., Court Bricker l_6_t_h ___ of the said County, on the ___ of said County, has this day of the December and slay Commonwealth These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth in the said County, did ___ one William Evans, against _ the of Virginiao --------------------- of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before the Trial Justice of the said County, the body of the said __ ____________________ , 19~, G_e_o_r~g~e __B_r_i_c_k_e_r ___________ _ to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. Given under my hand, this __ Memo. of Commonwealth Name l_7_t_h __ day of December Witnesses: Address �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY I, OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT: in and --------------=c-c----c---c=--cc---c-~---~-----------' of Virginia, (T. J. or). P. or Bail Commissioner) for the County of Rockingham, State do hereby certify that _________________________________ --~---------------------as Commonwealth and _______ his suret ____ , have this day acknowledged of Virginia in the sum of _________________________ which they severally waived their exemption, themselves indebted dollars ($________ to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, yet upon this condition: ____________________________ _ to the ) as to That the said shall appear before the Trial Justice Court of Rockingham County at ______________________ , on the _______ day of ____________ , 19__ , at _____ _ o'clock A. M., and not depart hence without leave of said Court, and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before ..ny court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with said charge, and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning the within charge until the same is finally disposed of, then this recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full torce and effect. Given under my hand this, the _________ day of __________________ , 19__ . T. J. or J. P. or Bail Commissioner ... 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Behavior ............................................................................ Date of Discharge DESCRIPTION OF PRISONER Height ........................ Weight .......................... Color of Eyes ........................... Co,lor of Hair.. ........................ . T,eeth Marks ..................................................................... Hand Marks Arm Marks.......................................... ......................... Face Marks . Shoulder Marks ............................................................... Back Marks ....................... . Thigh Marks .................................................................... Knee Marks Calf of Leg Marks ............................................................ Foot Marks .... Fingers Off ..................................................................... Mole Marks Neck Marks ..................................................................... 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Sheriff ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff ~........£~ You are hereb)}commanded to summon......... ,;(!_'!.J.. .... of Rockingham County, Greeting: ........... ~............................ . ····~···························-/"-,·········································•··················1·······································································•··•··•································ , /)-i. ~,,,,, ')/, 1-~ ~ yf-... • r --··· .. -······-·-'"l- ...........- .....................................................1-....... ~ ............................. v , ................ _. ______........................................................................ . .:;:c;: :~e:. ~d:: :L..t)~.J/t.t~;.~'.~ ... °.~·--~~:;;.....~~~?t~•...~.'....'..~~ ...~.°.~.~·~···~·o·~~e I:~'.:!..? ••.•:1;/~•:~.1h, ''."'h ":J}l" ::;~:~,Cam ....."wwll:,_•~····························································· :: ;~;~arO who stands charged with and indicted for a felon)}..mis~ And this )}ou shall not omit under penalt)} of £ 100. J. Witness, da> a/ . ... ; ROBERT SWITZER, ..~ .../.......... 19} .. And have then and there this Writ. -:f?!.-- Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the..../1.. .. Z. ood ;" 1h, .f ..~/.~a, af lh, . ammoaw,allh. ~··•··········•···•·························• Massanetta Paper Co. Print Clerk FORM NO. 457 �t .. • ) ' '\ �Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ....................................................................................................... . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::t::4::::::2.?.~:·~::.::: who stands charged with a felony ~ And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said ?t-_irt, at the Court Home, the .....J../:.~ clay of..... .N..4.:C../ .....19..J..~anrl in the .../.V.~~ionwealt'?, ,J;·································~~ THE 5£1\YICB PRESS, tL\IUUSONBUt.C, 'YA. .•, Clerk �ct~ z �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereb:ycommanded to summon............................. ·•·•··········•··························-··················································· ..................... . Z .:::: .. ::::::::::::::::::::::.::::::::::::::::::~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::c; ..-.. 2<~····.·.·.·.·.·_-.·.·_-_-.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·_-.·_-.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·_-·.·_-.·_-.··.·.·:.·.-.: ..·.·.·.·:·.-::·········· who stands charged with and indicted for a f elon:y'm-isdemeano,. And this :you shall not omit under penalt:y of £100. Witness, J. OBERT SWITZER, ~ ......... 19.....i..Tand da:y of .......................... And have then and there this Writ. 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Print FORM NO. 457 ��Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of ftc::lt:fk:'ml!'l'f'a Y oit are hereby commanded to summon .......................................................... . :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::a;;;::::1::~::::~:::~zz;~::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::1.1.~::::i~:e~ ...l?c✓-: ....... ···:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ·························•···········•··········································Al··········································•···•································· /.~~~~~ ................................... ............................................................ . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 o'clock, a. 111-., on the .....if~.day to testify and the truth to~half of ............... /.~ of the C2Jmo1 ............................................................ r······~···~~.~ 11.1hostands charged with a felony ... :...................... 19. 3-Z ealth before the GRAND JURY .................... . ...................................................... .. 1~. And this you shall not omit under penalty of £I 00. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the ....:.f.~ d,y of ;;: ~C 191.6. .nd;. ,' th, Jt,,r~:t;;:7:;::::,kc. CM ,? THI! SBRVICB PRESS, HARIUSONBUII.G 1 TA. ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: 4~~ To the Sh.erilf o~ County, ~ ~ ....f ..4.ll~ You arc hereby commanded lo summon......... ~,---2?.1. ........ ·········•···············••···•····· ····-·····································································¥0 ...... 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Print y-d- Clerk of our said Court, al the Court House, the....................... . ?.7,and ............19.. of_............ ,~ And lwllc then and there this Writ. 111 the ./fe.../.~ear of the Comm~nwealth. }:_..If~~ t . Clc,q FORM NO. 457 ��TRIAL JUSTICE COURT_ ~ / J ' ·' • /' nocKETNo. 1.JrR' ' V.) I \ �• \ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth of Virginia v George Briclear Subject The topic of the resource Involuntary Manslaughter Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with involuntary manslaughter Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1936-1937 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_013_005 Briclear https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_019_005_commonwealth-v-malcolm-ray-morris.pdf 8e819b79c6eff228767f8e51c7068d60 PDF Text Text COIDfONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COUNTYOF ROCKINGH.A}1, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of Rockingham The Grand Jurors the body of the Court of said Morris, and feloniously and slaying of the upon their of one ~ffie and abet now attending oath present 11th day of Nay, 1958, did aid August Term, Commonwealth of Virginia, County of Rockingham, County, on the of the County, in said that against in and for the Circuit Malcolm Ray County, one Elwood Herring May Morgan, 1958. unlawfully in the killing the peace and dignity Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the See and Sgt. evidence of Virginia Birckhead, witnesses the Grand Jury to give evidence. Schaaf, Trooper Failes, sworn in open court Charles and sent to M. �I PRESENTMENT COMMONWEALTH v. MALCOLM Y MORRIS BILL Foreman A TRUE Charles E. Earman, Jr. 01,2.r.10nweal th I s Attorney �IL,- , In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon .................................................... ,.................................................................................. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. . ... 'l' .0f ER..F. 1ES......................................................................................................... . RQ A.I. ..G:U.ARLES ..¥..~....SEE.,....~/ 9....G.a..r.r. ...J:tr.9.~ ..•........................................................................... . ......... ....... ....................................... S.G'I' ...... .JfI.RG.ID.I.EJAP. ........................................................................................................... .. to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham o'clock, a. m., on the .18.th .. day of . Commonwealth . . .Au.gust County, at the Court House thereof., at 9 :30 ..... , 195.8.. , to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the before the Grand Jury, against .......MALCO.LM..R.AY ...MO.RRI.S.................................................................... . who stands changed with -fl.IT<t--i-1'tdtcte<l--fo1a felony-m-i~imor. And this you shall not omit under penalty. Witness, CHARLES E. EARMAr And have then and there this Writ. , JR., Commonwealth's Harrisonburg, Vinginia, at the Court House, the ..7.th. of of the Commonwealth. . Attorney ?£ for Rockingham August . ....... County and the City of ;n the 183r.dyeru eLL...... -~~ Commonwealth's Attorney ��/ �7 3. 2 5 7 1. 2 5 2 6. 5 0 8. 2 5 2 7-_;. 2 5 4 3. 2 5 ,.., G 4 i::: 7 5 .,. ... �Witness Subpoena Commonw;ealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded, in the name of the Commonwealth Va. 1. Trooper 2, Sgt. H. J. R. Failes, Elkton, c. City 3. M. See,% Carr Brothers Charles Birckhead; to appear before The County 1st Court of said County, day of July of Virginia to summo1~--------- sitting at Harrisonburg, Virginia, m said County, on 19---2§_ at the hour of__ 2_:_PM _________ ' of that day to give evidence in behalf of~C~o=m~•~t=h~------------------------------- m the pending case of --~C~o=m~•t~h~------------------------------- Malcolm Ray Morris V. Given under my hand this __ ~ll~t=h~ __ day of and Elwood Herring -~J~une~~------, Qz,,~/~ 6-56-SM-Garrison 19-5§__ ~ C)~/~ ~/Dep • Clerk Dimtt �The County Court ----~ocket No. ___ ( V. ( Witness Subpoena ( _ �Witness Subpoena Common~ealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded, to appear before The County _______ in the name of the Commonwealth Court of said County, day o~---------, to give evidence in behalf of_______ 19__ sitting of Virginia to summon __________ at Harrisonburg, Virginia, , at the hour o~-------------,---=---of 111 _ said County, on that day _ V. Given under. my hand this ________ clay o~------------, 19__ Clerk Asst. Clerk 6-56-SM-Garrison �B I'. z; I.... � � 3: ! ::: ;::: � � l j urt I L._;: ·� i • 26569 A 26571 A Com 1 th 3 :!: ;::: V. ( Witness Subpoena Malcolm Ray Morris&Elwood Herring 1958; at 2: PM �Witness Subpoena Commonw.ealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, Greeting: to appear _____ b~re }__ said County, The County •- day of_-=-r'---t=----- 6-56-SM-Garrison at Harrisonburg, , at the hour of J {t Virginia, ht. r in said County, on ~~Q ~~-~ to give V. sitting b ( of that day �\ } ~, I rg :< 0 "C) er i:: (/) (fl (fl (1) ::, ...... ~ ,-...,-..,,-.., ~ I I .. ~ ~ u, • II; '"\.u Z'- . /.A "ii, ~ f: ~ r ... , I ROUKINGHAM COUNTY I TIE 08.f!'t,~ STRAW_DE SHERIFF .aECUTEDb:;?4~ __ , I .... �S. P. 82 • REV. C122614 DEPARTMENT OF STATEPOLICE 4.4.57 _r:.~c.~_k_\_~_-_/_.·_,,'3,__._}~1 _,/;_J_. ____________ County or City o~f______ r_~_- ......._ _ City are hereby summoned to appear in County Court before: M_z./-----'----')~-~~c._""---'-_c,_---''-----~-----'-'---_;_--'-------You I ~-AM PM, to answer for violating the motor vehicle laws of Virginia. to wit: Reckless Driving D Speedin~g_____ MPH Zone 0 MPH in ,...., ____ Chauffeurs No Operators License D Illega,'--------LJ Other I hereby promise to appear at the time and place specified above Summons issued under Title 46-Section 193, Code of Virginia. Failure to comply with this summons constitutes a separate offense. Defendant's Signature Trooper Shield No. All traffic fines for State violations are paid into the Literary Fund for Educational purposes. DEFENDANT -~ = -~ >> = <en Z M -u c,_ :z:: Q IJ.t Ooz j ~o= oz ~g ~~ 0~ t)Q IWEIGHTI EYES I ADDRESS -0 ljAIR --:..l ;; Cl) Cl) ..cii ·1 A ti I VEHICLE N 11'.., ~ 6 Cl) Cl) VEHICLE 0 CITY .., OCCUPATION-, u CD IC Cl) CD ll, 0 .. LICENSE BORN' Y!j:AR BOR -- NO. STATE ,.:/, MAKE I CODE IN. 11_ LICENSE J p, YEAR - FT_} IM. 0NTH I.) OPER. OR CHAUF. I HEl~i:!J ..; , .... , TY~E, NO. ,.. I , Pf JURISDICTION, COUNTY, CITY OR TOWN NAME OF COURT 0 :z::E-40 .2 ~ E-4O~ u .. ~ ~ :z:: .. ti IJ.t ~ I ,SEX {_.j i:: ~ RACE -~ i:: CD 0 u ti OFFENSE DATE ,g ,g ...! ti .. .. u .. !! PLEA □ NOT GUILTY □ -0 CD PENALTY CONVICTED GUILTY OF DATE IMPOSED LICENSE SUSPENDED? CD al :s 0' YES □ CD .. -~ .,Q -;:: :s PERIOD SUSPENDED ..u ti :§ = 0 LICENSE YES □ SURRENDERED? SIGNATURE OF JUDGE NO □ OR CLERK NO □ CD -:S C1226l4 NAME OF ARRESTING OFFICER TITLE OF COURT This abstract is filed by the Judge or Clerk of the Court having required by Section 46-414, of the Code of Virqlnfa. as a.mended. OFFICIAL jurisdiction DATE of thla case as �TRAFFIC VIOLA TIO NS DO CAUSE ACCIDENTS Main violations indicated from Virginia Accident Analysis are: Speed too fast for conditions Did not yield right of way Improper passing Operating wrong side of road-not Following too closely Failed to signal turn or stop Disregarded stop sign overtaking �Comp. Form 18 lf STATE OF VIRGINIA OF Harrisonburg ~ City TO ANY SHERIFF Whereas, No._____ To-Wit: _ OR POLICE OFFICER: J .R. Faile s John G. Leake has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, ------------------- (Name) City Justice or The Peace (Title) of the said~, tha.._______________ _ Mal.calm Ray Morri • Rockin.gaam ______________________________________ llt1t did on the day of May- aid and abet Elwood Herring kill dignity in~ ---, and 1tla7 ••• County and feloniou1tly, 19---2!L: Unlawfully Effie May Morgan, agaia1tt the peace a.t of the Com1001111ealth of Virginia These are, therefore, to command you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the Rockhl.clwl County Court of tlx:.x&.dCounty, the body (mxliS) of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon: color Address color Address---------------- □ color Address--------------- □ color Address ----------------- □ color Address --------------- □ ----------------l_J as witnesses. Given under my hand and seal, this,__ 2-'--7tll ___ day of____ M_a_,y'-------,-----~--~ ki,J.iLl (Tii'ie of Issuing Officer) JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (Seal) �I -+~~-~~~-~-~~~~~----------, Ju -~--f-+---"-~--'~-L--'-~--'--'--'--~-----+ to-wit: Coonq, Court of the Peace • in and for the County aforesaid, State of Virginia, do certify ch acknowledged to the Commonwealth ( $ /,_ ~ ~ themselves indebted Dollars of Virginia in the sum 1 J , b O ), to be made and and tenements be of to the use of the Commonwealth to -Cittttit Court County 19u. +-'---'--'---"--------~ at -.u<.~--'-''-'li'-::::,__,_-"""'--"--'€....C'---=-<L-<---1-------,Virginia, and at any time or time which the proceedings may be continued or f r having or holding any proceedings in connectio with the charge in this warrant, to answer for the offense with which he is charged, an hall not depart thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain in full force and effect until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void ):>yorder of a compelfnt court; and upon the further condition that the said --,--------------------from the date hereof. Nonappearance Given ·under my hand, this shall shall be deemed to J-.-1 eep the peace and be of good behavior for a period of ___________ e a waiver of trial by jury. days day of_.,_~__.:::..::..-11-'---------.JJ---/-/ Judge. (') 0 >-3 'Tj ,,, ... .... s· ,,, C:...Q ¢ I-'• I-' <1 .. ::s '<l 0 ~ ~ (l) I-'¢ '-0 \J7. . co ::s p. (I) Ii Ill -0 t-3 () Ill ::r c+ ¢ (l) I-'· tll Ii O ro CD ::S c+ CT CT :::i-'m '<1 I-'- I-'• {J) ()Q ~ ,. g, ' ~ .., .... s· n, >-l $l. ~ '<1 0 1-1) t/) 0 ~ (') 0 ~ ,,, C: 3 30 3 3 0 ~ s· aq ::s ::s n, ~ ;. ~ g ~ 0 -, ,,, n, "' (1) :l X (1) n o, ~ ._ t s,,, 'Tj (1) ,,, (') ;:;-, ;,;- n, n, ;:s:: ;:;- "' aq > -, -, .... "' (1) b:I ~ >-l -, E (1) 0. ;. :r n, >4 (1) "' 3 s· .... "' 5· \j ::s "' n n, (I) -- -, "' -"' z l".I > t"' Ii fTl I-'· r.n ll >-3 ~ :z: s, - C: 0. '< ~ 'O .., "' s, (1) :l b:I '< "' -fl'> < ;;· aq < ;;· 0 aq p, 5· s· F. 'O 'O __s3· ~ ~ (1) "' -, ~ 0(1) 0 .., s, 0 -, 0. It 1L ll>"· (1) :l 0. ~ 'Tj f ,~ i5. "' :1:> '< ;::t, :l 0. -- i! 0 s: z s: p 0 '° "' -, -, 0 .... ::,- .... ~ :ii:: l".I >i 0 0 :,::I ... :,::I "ti 0 Ii I-' 0 0 > ~ z>-3 ~ n 0 > '1 :,::I 0 :,::I ;. (1) t, ::::~ cf' aq 1--1) ?' ,; I-' Ii p, 0 CT - ~ ~ .... "' n, :l 0. CD 'd < C: (1) c+ 'Tj fTl ~ :l 1--1) 'i ::r Ill I-'• I-'· Ill s, ::stll () ::s p. p. ;. ::r I-'· Cl) ctc:...m ::l ¢ Ii c+ ::r I-'· §. ~ g. Ill C/.l • '<1 ::s ;. I-' ::r p. :l en ~ (') 0 ::s g:() Ill Q g;~ (1) -w ~ J. P. n, ;. (1) --3 :r (1) CJ) (1) [ '< 0 0 ~ J( 0 en ~ en s· b1 D. OQ C: -, 0 a;:;: p :l ~ ;. !. s,,, n, (') 0 C: (,. I b -,., '1 ~ ., n,... .... ,..., i n, "' ,,, - ... (1) ~ - r 0 n, (') 0 C: .... :l :.< n 0 OQ e. N (1) 0. �COUNTY COURT Criminal Docket 26569 N? Com'th V. ,), ...v"'w. .,-..Appearance Date r,Rh, Trial Date ~ ' / - J- d' A �U\r, S,, - I - �Docket No. 1V J 4£! . COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA ) VS. Indictment #1 ) Felony ( inv. mans.) ) /) MALCOLMRAY MORRIS i,,,i, } _._H_.....a....._r....._-r-,,_y_B...,,l..._.a...._.t"--"t'-------------P• d. Own { X) Appointed { ) 1958 August 18. Return of Grand Jury. /°!rt ~-1t-~,v.F-r1,1· ()4 (, (._~ 'Y"- ~~ 10/72 1 f!od .L/: CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA. �.Keystone Envelope Co., Phila., Pa. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Malcolm Ray Morris Subject The topic of the resource Felony Involuntary Manslaughter Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony involuntary manslaughter Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1958 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_019_005 Morris https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_019_006_commonwealth-v-malcolm-ray-morris.pdf 393b965999607ccff3c8eab66482dd63 PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM,to-wit: In the Circuit Court of Rockingham The Grand Jurors the body of the County Court of said Morris, County, on the and feloniously and slaying of the of the County, Commonwealth of Virginia, of Rockingham, upon their did aid and abet now attending oath present 11th day of May, 1958, of one Judith August Term, 1958. in said that the Circuit Malcolm Ray County, one Elwood Herring Ann Odham, against in and for unlawfully in the the peace killing and dignity Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the See and Sgt. evidence of Virginia Birckhead, witnesses the Grand Jury to give evidence. Schaaf, Trooper Failes, sworn in open court Charles and sent to M. �COMMONWEALTH V. -/F''l-- PRESENTMENT MALCOLMRAY MORRIS Foreman / A TRUE BILL L h ar 1 es E . Earman , Jr. Commonwealth's Attorney �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham You are hereby commanded County, Greeting: to summon ...S.<?r. .,....:B..IB.CEREAD ........................................................................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GI.I.AR.:!,$~ to appear before the Judge o'clock, a. m., on the 16th Commonwealth ... ~., .... SEE., of the Circuit Court of Rockingham .. day of June .. ............... County, at the Court House thereof., at 9 :30 , 195-3. , to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the before the Grand Jury, against .. M.ALCOLM ..RAY...M.ORRIS. ...................................................................... . who stands changed with al'l4-H..d+G.i;~~ a felony m.i...ckm.ean.or. And this you shall not omit under penalty. Witness, G.c;1,:r.r ..B.r.o.the.r.s........................................................................... . .... . CHARLES E. EARMAN, And have then and there this Writ. JR., Commonwealth's Attorney for Rocking,ham Commonwealth's County and the City of Attorney �~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ /· 20 �S. P. 82 • REV. C122615 DEPARTMENT OF STATEPOLICE 4.4.57 S Date M___ .______.-'-_;_--"----===-=::......::=..:::.....::--=---....:_--=-_;_.:.._....;.... m_______ Reckless Driving D ",Od AM"" ~PM, _ ___;:.._ ___ __:c___..:::_ .J_1 - " JJ City you are hereby summoned to appear in County Court before: __ to answer for violating the motor vehicle laws of Virginia, to wit: Speedin~g_____ Chauffeurs No Operators License Mt>HZone D Mpff in ,..._ ____ D Illega~--------<--' } ( Othe• I hereby promise to appear at the time and place specified above Defendant's Signature offense. ') Trooper f\ - □ Summons issued under Title 46-Section 193, Code of Virginia. Failure to comply with this summons constitutes a separate Shield No. (~ ... <S:... ,> ,w All trallic lines for State violations are paid into the Literary Fund for Educational purposes. DEFENDANT -~ z~ -u -~ >> li(tll c,_ ix: :I: i:,.. ix: Q Ooz :I:E-t 0 E-t O ~ ~ ~ :I: ~ /7Jt:JL~c) / ~5!3 uoi::: n~1 f? IQ -J I ADDRESS 'ti a, fnn rt QI . ., 4)a ll, < " N "''ti ~ G tu J Cl) .. a, ll, Cl) 0 a 0 u ii -► a0 .! u ,g .2 J J-.. JURISDICTION, CITY .J LICENSE J NAME YEAR BORN I J • STATE N'O. -~ MAKE TYPE I VEHICLE OR TOWN IN. BORN! LICENSE -- NO. I ::) ~, YEAR I L, -- STATE •~ . OF COURT .. G) ., 'ti ] OPER. OR CHAUF. OCCUPATION COUNTY, I VEHICLE! J OFFENSE DATE .2 .2 G) I ' MONTH CODE I FT., HAIR YEAR CITY 'ti K HEl:;T IWEl'G,HTI '"'·.....-.- 97 ~o-J 0 I :EX EYES Cl) .. i:,.. u " ~o= oz ~g 0 l RA;E ! PENALTY PLEA CONVICTED GUILTY □ NOT GUILTY □ DATE OF LICENSE IMPOSED .... SUSPENDED? G) Cl) ::I u G) YES □ ti' " ., b .?l i: PERIOD SUSPENDED LICENSE SURRENDERED? SIGNATURE OF JUDGE NO □ OR CLERK .Q "8 ::I YES □ .!I -= = -= C1226l5 NO □ Cl) NAME OF ARRESTING OFFICER TITLE OF COURT OFFICIAL This abstract Is filed by the Judge or Clerk of the Court having Jurisdiction of this case as required by Section 46-414, of the Code of Virginia, as amended. DATE �TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS DO CAUSE ACCIDENTS Main violations indicated from Virginia Accident Analysis are: Speed too fast for conditions Did not yield right of way Improper passing Operating wrong side of road-not Following too closely Failed to signal tum or slop Disregarded stop sign overtaking �Comp. Form 18 l STATE OF VIRGINIA OF Harrisonburg ~ No. _____ To-Wit: _ f Cit,TO ANY SHERIFF OR POLICE OFFICER: J.R. Wh ereas, ------------------------------------ Failea John has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, -------------------- G • Leake Cit,- Justice of The Peace (Name) of the said DIX]QC,tha.c_ _____________ _ (Title) Malcolm Ray Morris _____________________________________ did on th~e__ ll_t_lt __ day of.____ M_a,-~-------, aid and abet Elwood Herrin& kill and dignity and Itookingham in ti!IEDid County 19~: slay one Judith Unlawfully Ann and feloniousl,-, Odham, against the peace of the Commonwealth of Virgi. nia These are, therefore, to command you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the Rockingham County Court of t~ County, the body (bemlils) of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon: color Address ---------------□ color Address _________ color ____ Address color Address---------------- □ color Address --------------- □ _ --□ --------------- □ as witnesses. (Seal) �to-wit: I. . in and for the County aforesaid, State of Virginia, do certify ch acknowledged to the Commonwealth ($ A,fS ·IJP () I themselves indebted Dollars of Virginia in the sum of ....l,,t..!:.Q~~:.±::__::~_L.2~~~:...!...1::::..!....!.~~_:__LJ~l'.:...::_;L------------ ), to be made and levied of their ts to the use of the Commonwealth to ,Ci=it Court County 1~. -1,,C-"-'----------~ 7: . ., at at -4-+-''--""'-+<_...,_L.....!'--"'-L.."'-"c.-'<=-r:+-----,Virginia, and at any time or times which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court thereafter havi g or holding any proceedings in connectio ith the charge in this warrant, to answer for the offense with which he is charged, and shall t depart thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain in full force and effect until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court; and upon the further condition that the said -------------------- from the date hereof. No_nappearance shall Given under my hand, this ~ Y,. keep the peace and be of good behavior for a period of ----------~days te a waiver of trial by jury. deemed to Judge. J. P. t=l X ("') ... "' "' 0 (I) 'Tl s· c...o I-'• ¢ (I) .. < I-' ~ (!) ::s I-' ¢ '-0 i:s \.n. p,. co(!) 'i ' ~ ::,- Ill 0 (!) ... ::sc+ o' (!) ;f o' ::,- (I) ~ ~ (!) ~ • 0 c.... Hi ¢ -· ::, (I) I» Hi 'i Hi P> I-'• I-'• (I) ¢ • 0 'i ~ > i-' 0 0 (D 8., \j ;. c+ " !. ::s §: ::ti ~ ~ :::i '"d I-' 'i p,.o o' Hi Ill 0 O" 'i I-' (0 OQ -'° -" ..... K~o. .., I» ~ ~ ~ n l:i:J "":l 0 z z ~ ~ >-3 0 p 0 z 'Tl :s l:i:J > ~ ~ > I:"' >-l ::i:: ;lo ;:, ;:,- n t'1 en 11 >-3 • 1~ f I» '< ::,, ::, 8., 0. ~ ~ ::, (") 0 ., > ~ I-'• ::,- p,. t:, ~ ::,- CD ~~-Pl ~ • ()Q 0(!) Ol Ill 0. (I) s: I-' en c+ p,. (!) ~ ,; b. ~3 c+ ::,-o ... P> en ¢ 5· ~ I-'· c....(D I-'• s:: Ill n t-31~ o np.,::,c+ ¢ (!) :s I-'- en 'i ::s ::s p,. p,. *~ < (") CD n 0 'Tl >-3 " ~ s· >-l 0 ... '!. ~ ("') 0 ~ "' en i:: :3 :3 0 :3 :3 :i:: (I) s· ::, ~ ;. > ... 0 .., :s " '< 0 :s § Ei (I) "' "' ...... Q-~~ .., " ;,;'Tl "" OQ > ~ ~ ::, 0.. to Ei :s (") I» "' "' ... "' " (I) " I» ;.I» OQ (I) >.., .., ... (I) "' ::,:i ~ --l .., E ~ ,:: 0. I» .., .., i5. '< ;?. "O .., " I» I» 8., " I» ::, ~ ::, 0. q 0 < ;:;· < ;:;· OQ OQ fo" §i" ~ ~ s· 0 I» s· "O "O (I) .., I» 0- ".., 0 8., .., 0. ";. >-3 ... ::,-... -fF, [ 0 0 r 0 fl) >-l fl) :i:: s· Q D. (IQ i:: .., 0 :s g I:) -:a :::;: !. ;. ,,, Ei ... ~ ("') 0 6 ~ i i -'° j ~ .., .., ... ... ... ., i:: t--. "' ... "' "' - ,. 0 (") ("') 0 0 (IQ :s '..< ;:r i:: ... :s ... 0. �COUNTY COURT Criminal Docket 26570 A Com'th V. ::a--c Defendant • Appearance Date Trial Date 6- 1 / - / - - ~- -l- er" J> ��ocr Docket No. 3.4£f 1958 . COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA VS. Indictme#1 ) )) Felony (inv. r MALCOLMRAY MORRIS mans.) [ I,,.., =H=a~rr~y~B=l=a~tt~---------P• Own 1958 (x ) Appointed August 18. Return ~- 11 ~- Cf-d.ro, ( d. ) of Grand Jury. pi-F ~-,, ~~- 10/72 1011~ /tJ/1/tJ✓ CIRCUIT COURT OFROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA. �Keystone Envelope Co., Pbila., Pa. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Malcolm Ray Morris Subject The topic of the resource Felony Involuntary Manslaughter Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony involuntary manslaughter Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1958 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_019_006 Morris https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_019_010_commonwealth-v-soloman-d-arbogast.pdf f929bd3e882fa27edea464d35e3a1fc5 PDF Text Text 3£3f . Docket No. 1959 APR COMMONWEALTH v 1~ Bill of of VIRGINIA ) VS.Iridfctient ) Felony (murder) ) SOLOMON D. ARBOGAST I /,, - W. r tr ✓ Q,_ L( w. Wharton cl. --------------P• I Own l l (x) Appointed ( ) y ~; ///21~ 0 t I , CIRCUIT COURT OFROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA. ��COMMONWEALT ;{ vs. _______________ _ DESCRIPTION OF PRISONER Last known address Coloc ~ ---~-~81,~~=--~~~-~-~------------------ H,;ght~ ~ r;!-%e,__-++-~7 Hair_---'-~~- Marks_~ce-----J-1;t--r-----,---------------Age '<Jf:,_ Date of Trial Occupation __ -=--e--="-=--"-'-- ='/4.c::......:...:=-:::..-'--'=--'=-=--=c..=.=:.<....--====::::::::::==------------- 1/ - ~ ~ ~--j} ResultL----==----~-.!-~-=------------------------------- 7 Weight / 3/--7...__ �. .• �����t:XECUTED•/ •. -IN THE COUNTY ll1 ROCKINGHAM BY DELIVER CO THE WITH ~~4¢:l~~~ SHE. ROCKINGHAMCOUNTY ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: , .Ps IA/ ,A v1~C/ You are hereby commanded )< N.9r.:m®. .. f>~.n.P.:l:p.gi:;_qp; ..:f~~ik:...:H.gr_n:iqri.; ...!1:t".f'I ..'! .. ~.C>.@.6.Y. I.I.9:Wdyt.J to summon .she.1.1.;...R.odney...H.owdys.he.l.1.;....Wa.r.r.e.n ...Sh;i,..t.'l~t...Cc;/o...ShJfl..~t ....MQ.qq···S·~·:r·Y.~ ..s:t;.~.'!' ..1.B.Jrit;9n); tJ John ..D.ohmer.;...L.e.s.t.e.r. ...Dohm.e:r.;............................................................................................................................ . ·······•·································································· to appear before the Judge o'clock, a. m., on thi7t1:1, ·····•·················"''''''' of the Circuit ' ................... ···········•······················································ Court of Rockingham County, day of . . . AP.:r.:i.l..., .... ,............... , 1959., the Defendant in the prosecution of the Commonwealth ....................................................... So.l-.9.mo:n. ...D.9 .... ..-·-·················· at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 to testify and the trnth to say in behalf of against A:r.l?qg~.$.:lt. ..................................................................................................... .. who stands charged with and indicted for a felony mxi»~. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand, as the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rockingham at the Court House thereof, this, the+~_:t.9, .day of ......... ..AP;r-.:i.:I..,........ , 19.?9., and in the County, Va., J~.Jc:l ..year of the Commonwealth. .• • ' �Executed on the •••.,t."a.day of ..~.~~f:::.. ........................., 19....:. ...., in the Ccx.inty of Rockingha:., Virginie, by cel:ing~i::tth" usual r'.-:c:i oy;';.::dc,/.;?..-Y;?.~.cc::1 ...✓,f....e~~-d-:-:-.~7,4:-!-:i..✓..... and nr>:- •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••....... , cf.~~::??-".~ f• • • i . r . /.,, JC , . md •• ~ h.= ••,. t,,.. any ot~cr per.· ; c: •Jn \·.110m service 1 ,t't • truecopy cf th::: ab.,: ..,.:mt:•Jr~edpopcrs attocl~c9 to ea.chcJ,,. r, po!):::d c:, the f, 1J,·, 1 io0l of h..z.:r? ....usu.:il j.;'._:::e Qf_abode. or -co•..: ' , made, (. --.,-;".~~;/ ::~~~~ ot finding.~ ~C ,. --··-··S. 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' J ,11.~e;._-:::,_..z+ x -- • , • • fi ing a member usual place of "abode..f,;,&·n~ .....f.-~~ his family above the age of 16 ye to her. ~ :~&}:I.EM purport thenof S.k.c. ·u:---4'::1-;: ~ a Executed on t y ot .•~.d.:f"~-·-···-······"'"··----·-·• 18~_:!9Rockingham, Virginia, by call!ng at tho usuaJ_,plap:Volnuo~e.,..~- the_County ef -·'··"·-··~,·--•-,-•· 1· ~-.1--_:-.and finding h~ thrre, or any other pcrso~ ~p..m yh~m -scr•;;c•:)cq{;''.d I- 2 m"de, I lclt a true copy oi the above mentioned papers aL_c!n.,d lo ea.chI oUEr, pcs'..cdon 11,.,front , <100( of h....f'L.-_. usual place of abode. --·-...-·-----------·--S.R.,.,. _.._,,,.. •. ,-•·--·-·······--DEPUTY SHERIFF Executed on the./.:£t'day of ____ .~~·····----····--·--...19/.Z., in the County ef Rockingham, Virginia, by callmg the us_yalplace of abode, ...;~.\~·-··--· ilt /J<-.d✓.:1--:• y.. .. {.!.1 ... ~_,:__!;..c&.-: ..Z..1:,2_ ...and n<1 finding hL. ..._. thuc, or any other Jerso:1 u~:, \•.,:-')m s .~v;ce{'.)ufd b:! n3de, I Iott • ,,. ·-·-·--···--·-··-·--······----···-----····-··• of ___ true copy of the above mentioned papers attr_ch.... d ,., i:.:ich c:·: r, pcsted on the front rloor of h_,.,:_~ ... usual place qf_abode. :-~..v.-:: s. R...... .............. _····- DEPUTYSHERIFF ... �In the Name of the Commonwealth To the Sheriff of You are hereby commanded of Virginia: ~ County, Greeting: ..Re.v .•.... W.•....W•.. Stephens.on to summon ...(.McD.ow.ell.,...V.a •.)..; ... and . .G.e.orge..Ho.ok. ...(..c/o ...Ho.ok. ..Bro.s ....,... Mont.e.r.ey ..,...Va ...).; ....................................................................................... . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham o'clock, a. m., on the?.7:f:il'l:day of .................... AJ?.J:".~:L., ....... the Defendant in the prosecution ......................................................... ~- of the Commonwealth 9J.9m,.9:r1 ... County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 , 19-?9 , to testify and the truth to say in behalf of against P.,...A.~P9.g ~ ::1.t. who stands charged with and indicted for a felony~. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand, as the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rockingham at the Court House thereof, this, the of the Commonwealth. .l.6.thdayof. County, Va., .Ap.r..il,.. ..........., 1Sb9., and in the .183.d.....year �Executed thi the 20th day of pril 1959 by .delivering a true copy of the with in ummons to'the'Rev. W.Wo Stephen on and ·Geor~e Hook in per on In my County of Highland Virgivia . . k-l Shariff &//4z:ECounty ofi~hland .i. �Comp. Form 18 f STATE OF VIRGINIA OF Harrisonburg ~ No .._____ To-Wit, _ City TO ANY SHERIFF OR POLICE OFFICER: T_._L_._M_a_rt_in_· ___________________ Whereas, ____________ _ John G• Leake has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, -------------------- Justice (Title) (Name) City of The Peace of the said GiaDDty,tha._________________ _ Solomon D. Arbogast Rockingham in dm:Did County _______________________________________ or about 14th did or/ the.---"'~'--'---day kill December of._______________ and murder Pete Reese, against and :feloniously , 19__58 : Unlawfully __________ the peace and dignity _ of the Commonwealth of Virginia These are, therefore, to command you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the Rockingham County Court of tbcalali:t County, the body ~s) of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon: color Address ----------------□ color Address ________ color Address _________ color Address _________ color Address ---------------- □ _ ---□ _ _ ----□ ·----□ as witnesses. 19__l_B (Seal) �s TA TE OF vrn GINIA-couNTY I. . U A d A \/ µLA _,_R-'-=-o-'c=------;Ni,,--L-1....,,v1L--~"-----"u-"--'""--'--""=----~---~ to-wit: "4AIL c.om,., ,~.s.1or,lc1t a T 7' r'"' / ~t>J... PM()N that oF /J ,.J_ }) . 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S-.Loc.J<R iDlf./i- 1 rY>c: l>oWJ=LJ,-, VA G-Eotu;.~ l,,J.Hoo1<e, to the Commonwealth <$L°' POIJ •+.. ot;.E TeN' of Virginia in the sum of 1 tr) VA. f-liowrLL, , as his suret II: .S /J I ,t,/(f ff A ,_.,, this day each acknowledged themselves indebted Dollars ), to be made and levied of their respective goods and chattels, ILOC,.(< , have 'l"i,ou.St<I N'I) be rendered, yet upon this condition: That the said.JoL.Dnt4!4l of in and for the County aforesaid, State of Virginia, do certify ei •lu Pettee J•ce land5, and tenements D.Atet(oli-A.C/ ~ , shall appear before the .Jc:,'+ i\ County, on the to the use of the Commonwealth JA day of WV-' to Court Councy P.Y , 19_.r;f, p. at :J.:oo M., at HAt<lflSON'd tJ~ ~.. ,Virginia, and at any time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court thereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the charge in this warrant, to answer for the offense with which he is charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain in full force and effect until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is .declared void by order of a competent court; and upon the further condition that the said slmll keep the p ettce and be er geed. beh11, ier ier ""ai ,b, ilafe kercor,, Nonappearance shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of trial by jury.G;ven undec my hand, this d? !3 r,f d•y nf /2£c & pc. iod of day, ~ 'ltvJ·• E"m/!£!'{ 3'. ~~§ ij (") 0 .... "' "' I- l,J I-'· i~ \.{_) (·) 1--'~C'O p.. '-0 "%j . \J7. ~ s· "' t:j i::: ::i p.. ~ (1) 1--J ~ ~ ::r Pl ::i p.. I '' ~ c+ ::r I-'· -{h (/l -{h \.A- ~ ::r ~ l p.. Pl '-< ~ ~ i I "%j s· ... 0 e. "' >-3 ~ ~ •Ul t: s -s 3 0 3 0 ~ s· oq ::s (") 0 ~ "' ~ "' ~ 0 .., ;. ::s "' c..., p., § 1 (") 0 • >-3 ~ ::s ~ s "' "' "' en "' p., 1--J ~ Ei "' "' "' ~ "' ::s 0. "" ::s n "' '-< ~~ "%j "' "' ::s "" 0. (") ;:;"1 ;,;- is:: ri" "" oq > "' ~ ~ to ~ :'1 ..., .., t < ?' ~ iAg 1--J ;. llJ Q c+"'"' "' . g, Pl :::l p.. c+;. "'. ,t > :-:, ~ ~ ()'Q ::r;.-· Cll ll> z "%j t>=.I > t"' tTJ ..., Ul ~ :::i: c+ (D -· 1--J::s ~ c..., CD n i::: \ ~ '-< • 0 ... ~ s t:: 0. ci. '< "" g, E.. <! :;· <! :;· (IQ (IQ 0 F e!. ~ 'O 'O 0- "' 0 .., "' ;. "' g, "1 f "" "' ... "" 5· 5' ~- '< "" 0. ~ fi "' ::s 0 0 0 'O to a:: p t:1 0 a' :-:, .., "' "' 0 ~ t>=.I 0 >-3 ~0 > 0 z a:: z t:j ..., ::r :::l ...... 01-'• 1--J (/l t:, 0 ~ > 0 :-:, I-' :-:, Cl) ;. ::,- ~ c+ (1) "" I-'· 3 0 p.. -· ::i (D iil ~ c-. CJ' (D 0 '-< ::i ::s c+ 0 (D ... .y; '< ..., ::r - (1) g_ 0 0 ~ 0 po s· t: ... OQ Cf.I >,'I 0 g p ::s Cf.I ~ ;:.· :1 s -{h (") 0 t: ;::. 0 c..., C, .J I.,. J r (") 0 t: ::s ~ en "' "' "' "' ~ "' "' .., "1 ... n 0 OQ ::s ;::;· "' 0. �---------------------------------------------- COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM,to-wit: In the Circuit Court of Rockingham The Grand Jurors of the Arbogast, said feloniously, lawfully did kill dignity the upon their now attending oath present 14th day of December, wilfully, and murder maliciously, one Pete Reese, Term, 1959. in and for the that Circuit Solomon D. 1958, in the said deliberately and un- against the peace and of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the evidence sworn in open court I, of Rockingham, County, on or about County, February of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the body of the County Court County, of T. L. Martin and sent Solomon D. Arbogast, indictment, do hereby Given under and Glen Wilcox, to the Grand Jury defendant in the above waive the Grand Jury my hand this to give witnesses evidence. named bill in connection 16th day of February, 1959. of therewith. �COMMONWEALTH V. Murder SOLOMON D. ARBOGAST �Commonwealth v. Arbogast INSTRUCTION NO. The Court instructs the jury that upon the trial of a criminal case by a jury the law contemplates conviction the concurrence can be had. of twelve minds in the conclusion of guilt before a Each individual juror must be satisfied beyond a reasoroble doubt of the gui It of the accused before he can 1 under his oath, fm I, jwrn slioold feel 11,e 1espvmibjljty :i-Jw"i 11:ili:ze tlu1t 111-111lii11111, Cl A1eA1ber of the jury, anci:. Li, ow11mi, el sl.eold be MrwlRc:wef l:m5e11da 1wasMable Jccbl ef lhe ,, di! individual 1Mlit19 consent to a verdict of gul lty. t ,12(();. :,edict J&?j,,t,\Wij:.. Therefore, member of the jury 1 after having duly considered all the evidence if any in this case, ca,,d/(/ and afte"Aconsultation with his fellow jurors 1 should entertain the guilt of the accused,.as is s I F 1111i11 1,t • t 111111 ie I tm:i& reasonable • il1h i~ doubt of it is his lrM duty not to surrender his own,<convictiorifsimply different d ;I I convictions. because the balance of the jury entertain ��/ Commonwealth v. Arbogast INSTRUCTIONNO. ---- Tl,e Court instructs the jury that every homicide in Virgfoio is prewmed, th-0 absence of other evidence, in to be n:urefor io the second degree, aod in order to eie.v.p±e the.-offe11Se to murder in the frrst degree the burden 1s on !Le Commonwealth, J lh.t a.cciiJetY j<11117, bw-l-eve m The Court instructs the jury that if the~ bo· e :1 reaso11eble doubt as to the -f,,, grade of offense of which Arbogast may be guilty, 11 if 1111y, they shall resolve that doubt in his favor ond find him guilty of the lower grade; to illustrate, ii they have doubt as to whether he is guilty of murder in the first degree or the second degree, they b/ ,.,,_,.J#-r should find him guilty~in the second degree. I If they have 1-m,!It Ibo doubt as to whether he is guilty of murder in the second gegree or manslaughter, of manslaughter, aRd if the)' hgve c regsoooble they must resolve that doubt in favui of arbogast they should find him guilty doubt os to whether lie be guilt~ at all, 01,d acqtl-i-t--him. The Coor I foillier instrncls you ti.at the giving of this instmctiao tiOA from the Court that you should fir,d Arbogast guilty of any oHeme. is oa..i.Qdica- �/4 �Commonwealth v. Arbogast INSTRUCTIONNO. d The Court instructs the jury that the good character of Arbogast as being a peaceful, I aw-abiding citizen, as shown by the evidence, may be received and weighe,d by the jury in favor of Arbogast. The jury is further instructed that if they believe from the evidence that Reese had the reputation of being a man of violence and turbulence, considered in determining who was the aggressor. that likewise may be ��Commonwealth v. A4bogast INSTRUCTIONNO. ---- The Court instructs the jury that although they may believe, from the evidence in this case, that there is a strong probability that the accused is guilty of the offence charged in the indictment, still, if upon the whole evidence, hypothesis consistent with his innocence, there is any other reasonable they cannot find the accused guilty, and this is true, although it may appear from the evidence that the probabilities of his guilt are greater than the probabilities of his innocence. �\ . �Commonwealth Iv. Arbogast INSTRUCTION NO. d The Court instructs the jury that in the application to the determination of the case, caution should be used. of circumstantial evidence Such evidence is always insufficient where, assuming all to be true which the evidence tends to prove, some other reasonable hypothesis may still be true, for it is the actual exclusion of every other reasonably hypothesis which invests mere circumstances with the force of truth. Where the evidence leaves it indifferent which of several hypothesis is true, or establishes only some finite probability in favor of one hypothesis, such evidence cannot amount to proof, however great the probabi Iity may be. ��I Commonwealth Y. Arbogast INSTRUCTION NO. k The Court instructs the jury that even if you should believe from the evidence that the Commonwealth has proved heyond a reasonable doubt that Arbogast was the aggressor when he returned to the Davis Filling Station, if he afterwards in good faith announced his desire for peace and undertook to withdraw and if he was pursued by Reese, he was justified in defending himself, and to use such force as to him under all the circumstances seemed reasonably necessary. '7 �,, ',I �C nw Ith v. A as TION N . that th Com nw ----ould Th Court in tru ts t a le doubt that Ith has Ii v fr m t vld nc rbogo t wa th r wh n h retur h If, and to u c rcum an Perkinsv. Commonwealth, 186Va. 867 Harper v. Commonwealth, 165 Va. 816 ch a to him un r I th �• \ I • V c?rll,(1"' 0 rs . V Co r ,rHI swnomrnoJ . V 1!L mH �COUNTY COURT Criminal Docket Com'th N9 A 27997 ~~ v. o_-:,ll Appearance Date / 2. - l Trial Date ?- r /.l:- )_}., .,.~- ,J> J) ��COMMONWEALTH V. SOLOMONARBOGAST OHARGE TO JURY If you find Ind, e.J.rnenT w,1ant 1 and that and that it him guilty death, the murder was willful, of murder than If you find and that the in the confinement more than malice twenty in the If you find and fix penitentiary of murder, in the his for life, as charged in with malice aforethought, you will find punishment at or for any but that aforethought, and premeditated, second degree, for then and fix not less him not guilty of murder second but degree, actual for not him not that or implied, or in mutual manslaughter the penitentiary malice than his five you will find punishment years at nor years. provocation, of voluntary with o/ in the),;/ years. deliberate aforethought, sonable degree in the penitentiary If you find of murder twenty as charged and premeditated, first same was committed of murder of murder, was committed in the him guilty was not willful, him guilty guilty deliberate or by confinement term not less it the accused guilty, his than first he killed you will punishment one year you will degree, Reese upon sudden combat, and fix less in the without heat, find nor on reahim guilty at confinement nor more than five say so and no more. in years. ��+ �( ~ { 1. .__,___--~-~-·.,.__ ------ _______ "\ \_~---------~ t 7'------ --- -·--- f· �COMMONWEALTH OF DEPARTMENT OF HEAL TH OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER OFFICE 404-406 NORTH RICHMOND REPORT DECEDENT OF PETE ---------•-------------- INVESTIGATION M First name MEDICAL Last name MEDICAL EXAMINER NOTIFIEO 12/16/58 9 to 10 pm. 3:30 pm. VIEWING OF BODYBY MEDICAL EXAMINER NOSE UNCLOTHED □ BLOOD 0 CIRCUMCISED 0 PUPILS: --- water,etc.) I R WEIGHT 280 IENGTH yes BODYHEAT: DRIVER □ PEDESTRIAN O Harrisonbur1<. Va. Abandoned fillino s~~t;on Rt# 33 near Rawley. Springs. Hosnital NON FATALWOUNDS ABRASION 0 BURN CONTUSION □ GUNSHOT IX[ INCISED STAB RIGOR 6 1 u11 FRACTURE □ LIVOR □ JAW D ARMS D COLOR □ NECK 0 CHEST D ANTERIOR 0 □ BACK D ABDOMEND LEGS 0 LACERATION 0 OPACITIES, ETC. EYES: Color EARS OTHER (Sand, dirt, filUSTACHE 12/15/58 II FROTH PARTLY CLOTHED O HAID BEARD MOUTH IF MOTOR VEHICLEACCIDENT CHECKONEOFTHEFOLLOWING PASSENGER□ II DESCRIPTION OF BODY Means: TYPEOF PREMISES(E. Q., HOSPITAL, HOTEL,HIGHWAY, ETC.) Harrisonbur1< II D Violent or Unnatural □ POLICENOTIFIED ADDRESS Rockingham Co. Hospital O 0 0 4 pm. CITYOR COUNTY Rawleys Springs DEATH VIEWOF BODY 12/16/58 3:30 pm. LOCATION INJURYOR ONSETOF ILLNESS Unusual means 12/16/58 RockinQ'.hamMemorial Hospi:tal BY· NOTIFICATION Lumberman Unattended by a physician: Found dead without obvious cause Unattended during fatal illness { Stillbirth attended by midwife DEATH 12/15/58 3:30 pm. male RACE· white OCCUPATION: L..J--------------------------suspected INJURYOR ILLNESS 12/16/58 SEX • City or County Sudden in apparent health : Instantaneous without obvious cause □ After unexplained coma □ After unexplained rapidly fatal illness 0 LASTSEENALIVE EXAMINER AGE ·_42__ REESE In prison O Suspicious TYPE OF DEATH: CLOTHED BY Middle name Number and Succt TIME 12TH STREET 19, VA. ___ R_o_u_te_2c..., ....·~-_....;.D'-'a=ytc..c._o..c.cn ..,_V.;.ca=-•'-----M)W S D ADDRESS DATE VIRGINIA POSTERIOR 0 LATERAL D REGIONAL SCALP O FACE O NECKO CHEST O ! DISTRIBUTION: BACKO ABDOMENXJ ARMSO LEGSO FATAL WOUNDS: - TYPE{GUNSHOT,INCISED,STAB.ETC.) Revolver 45 SIZE LOCATION SHAPE 11½ to 2 cm. oval PLANE,LINEOR DIRECTION abdomen to left and downward ! Manner of death: (Check one only) DISPOSITION OF CASE: 'd t O S · 'd O H • .d IV'l 1. Not a medical examiner case □ A cc1 en u1c1 e om1c1 e ru 2. Autopsy authorize_µ lf.l Gunshot wound of abdomen Natural □ Unknown □ Pending O By: for remov"t..:..of bullet Hemorrhage, shock and exposure W. H. Talbert Pathologist I hereby declare that after receiving notice of the death described herein I took charge of the body and made inquiries regarding the cause of death in accordance with Section 19-23, Title 19 of thr Code of Virginia as amended by Chapter 318 of the Acts of Assembly, 1952 ;/nd J.li~t the information contained herein ree:arding such death is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Probable cause of death: 12 18/5~ Rockingham County Cirv or County of Appointment Date S/ F. L. Byers, M. D 0 Signature of Medical Exar~iiner I hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief this is a true and correct copy of the original report filed with the Chief Medical Examiner by Dr. F. I., Byars concerningth;Jeath ~ Pete M. Reese 0 DAT December 30, 1958 CME FORM No. 1-Reriaed 4·56 ~ :-:\ ~ L--" Chl\;f Medical Examiner _ ,___, r::::::, �MEDICAL AND SYMPTOMS OTHER PERSONAL AND DISEASE, Addiction to Narcotics Anorexia Aphasia Aphonia Chills Coma D D D D D D IDSTORY: PAST AND PRESENT: D D D D D Convulsions Coryza Cyanosis Delirium Diarrhea Dyspnea Edema □ □ Fever Habituation: Sedatives Alcohol Headache "Head Cold" Hemorrhage from Body Orifices D "Indigestion" Jaundice Nausea Pain: Abdomen Back □ D D D Chest □ D D D □ D □ Prccordium D Radiating to Arms D Paralysis D Skin Rash □ Somnolence □ Stiff Neck □ Syncope □ D Vertigo Visual Disturbances Vomiting Weakness □ □ □ Weight Loss Weight Excess □ D OTHER PERSONAL HISTORY: Suicide attempts D Suicide threats D Hobbies, aptitudes or skills with firearms, chemicals, etc. D Domestic, premarital or marital conflicts D Financial or business reverses D Social or religious conflicts O Legal difficulties D Criminal record D Unemployment D Fear of disease D CONDUCT BEFORE DEATH: Efforts to prevent help □ Efforts to obtain help □ Suicide attempt: Admitted Refusal to talk D Written declaration of intended suicide D Accusations against others O MEDICAL ATTENTION AND HOSPITAL OR INSTITUTIONAL CARE: ADDRESS NAME OF PHYSICIANOR INSTITUTION DIAGNOSIS O Denied 0 DATE - . . PREVIOUS ~HEMICAL OR MECHANICAL PLACE: CHARACTER OF PREMISES MANNER OF INJURY CffiCUMSTANCES INJURY: OF CHARACTER OF INJURY DEATH: ADDRESS NAME FOUND DEADBY LAST SEEN ALIVE BY WITNESSES TO INJURY OR ILL· NESS AND DEATH NARRATIVE SUMMARY OF CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING DEATH: DATE �COMMONWEALTH V. ARBOGAST INSTRUCTIONNO. The Court from the evidence gressor cused that instructs in the on the the that the difficulty night of serious of safety, right then not for said the and if the Reese, though pursuing the the the accused upon whether difficulty excited his further believe gun he was beyond any imminent have remained in a place and return for the purpose of renewing the with such purpose and accused rely believe did at return his check, upon the pleas that the the time deceased the of murder he was actuated original they him and the ac- that of recovering or whether if ag- jury would be guilty by the yet between original the the accused Reese was the believe tells he cannot jury they \ harm and might Court purpose although occurred went for to arm himself difficulty, that bodily that deceased in question, when the accused danger jury 22 he acted by malice without altercation. fatal the accused and then of self killed defense, was threatening shot in going malice the even or was fired, or manslaughter, had no but depending back to renew the in a heat of blrod ��COMMONWEALTH V. SOLOMON ARBOGAST I INSTRUCTION The Court instructs is any willful, being deliberate by another Murder by another the with in the Voluntary another without brought about murder in the killing first degree of one human malice. I degree is the but without manslaughter malice, that and premeditated second with malice jury is the in the by reasonable heat killing ~ killing delibera of one human being tl~~ premedi ta t<UP. of one human being of sudden-passion by engendered or provocation. neg- ��COMM:ONWEALTH V. SOLOMON ARBOGAST INSTRUCTION The Court is presumed, the second in the first appears the the absence killing, that of other the burden offense is homicide evidence, in Virginia to be murder the offense circumstances, of the and in order or to show justification is upon the accused or to introduce or justification, Common~ealth. in to murder upon the Commonwealth; the burden evidence every to elevate to manslaughter to show extenuating from the jury and in order degree the for evidence it in the degree, to reduce excuse instructs unless �~·· / r ~ f1 ) �COM:MONWEA LTH V. SOLOMON ARBOGAST INSTRUCTION The Court is presumed instructs from the s/J!ill, tf'unaccompanied of disproving malice the jury that fact of killing. with circumstances is thrown on a charge When the of murder, killing of extenuation, malice is proved, the burden upon the accused. J �.) �COMMONWEALTH V. SOLOMON ARBOGAST INSTRUCTION The Court deliberate, intention prior tion instructs and premeditated to kill should to the actual should jury that killing, exist killing; have come into of such killing, 1/ the for it is existence 4- to constitute it is a willful, not necessary any particular length only necessary that for or at any time previously. the first that the of time such inten- time at the time ��COMMONWEALTH V. SOLOMONARBOGAST INSTRUCTION The Court deliberation any other instructs or premeditation fact, a combination conditions beyond by either of both; are proven a reasonable premeditation, (} the then jury that by the direct and if the in a case accused of homicide, may be proved or circumstantial facts, which warrant doubt J of the surrounding and justify existence evidence circumstances an inference of such same may be so inferred. like deliberation or by and therefrom or ��COMJ1ONWEALTH V. SOLOMON ARBOGAST INSTRUCTION The Court umalicious", definition instructs as applied of murder, express or implied. unlawful the to the is used and unjustifiable attended indication with on harm. just cause liberate or excuse. The Court that malice and it Malice and cruel may first at any previous act further shall the word "malice" in a technical not motive. motive, rave regardless done without come into time. denotes of social existence an action every flowing mind and pur- in them the plain done intentionally without or implied.from any de- jury provocation that it any particular at but duty and deliberately reasonable the for and hatred as carry It may be inferred existed It may be either done with an evil means a wrong act instructs sense. Malice or and used in the only anger such circumstances of a heart bent that law of homicide It includes from any wicked and corrupt pose, jury the time or excuse. is not necessary length of time of the killing or ��COMMONWEALTH V. SOLOMONARBOGAST INSTRUCT I ON The Court that instructs which he does, quence of his act, the jury or which and if is the that the jury 1 a man is presumed immediate believes to or probable from the intend conse- evidence, be- yond reasonable doubt, that the prisoner shot and killed Reese, w,l-1,ou./- a,.,r Cr' u;00,,-, Verr, ✓l,,;,Af- J!>rt1vaca/~c'7, there raises a presumption that the prisoner is guilty of willful, deliberate and premeditated J~.flf1e..t.4fl'7 of showingAextenuating J'wch . . «t.\bvmtnlHVft circumstances, case killing, circumstances, 11n/u.J' or"such made by the Commonwealth, degree. and the burden rests upon him e,,,- and without . circumstances he is guilty • a showing appear from the A of murder in the first of ��COMMONWEAL TH v. -SOLOMONARBOGAST The Court instructs the toxication is no excuse the result of long continued purpose habitual to commit crime; drinker to become on that drunkenness. or not, account for jury crime, that drunkenness although and habitual in other cannot words, such drunkenness drinking, a person, voluntarily irresponsible or voluntary without whether make himself for his conduct inmay be any he be an so drunk as during such ��Commonwea Ith v. Arbogast INSTRUCTION NO. The Court instructs the jury that 9 even though you may believe from the evidence that Arbogast did not use good discretion in returning to the Rawley Springs area for the alleged purpose of hunting for his check, and that he did return for that purpose, I he nevertheless had the legal right to do so. II And, if you further bet ieve from the evidence that Arbogast had reasonable grounds to believe that if he again came in contact with Reese that ~~~ruld attack him for the purposeof doing him serious bodily harm, then Arbogast had the right to arm himself for self-protection and no inference of malice or any other inference against Arbogast can be drawn from the fact that he so drmed himself. I ��Commonwea Ith v. Arbogast INSTRUCTION NO. lo The Court instructs the jury that the tnere fact that the deceased did not use any deadly weapons does not deprive the accused, himself under the law of self-defense Delton Arbogast, of the right to justify if he believed and had reason to believe that he was in danger of serious bodily harm at the hands of Reese, and in passing upon this question the jury is instructed that they may take into consideration strength of the said Reese and the accused, 1/ the comparative Delton Arbog61st. size and ��COMMONWEALTH V. ARBOGAST INSTRUCTIONNO. If Reese the under jury or that based upon the facts for the his of Reese the accused, sonable order for at grounds to save time, the time to believe his own life of the it such bodily reasonably harm, ap- shooting was reasonably he was justified in so doing. case safely necessary is not avoided, shooting, or avoid shot was in imminent of serious as they in this have been Arbogast own life danger and that jury Delton his and circumstances might the evidence that own protection, The question shooting belief he was in imminent to him at necessary from the a reasonable danger peared believe 11 believed to shoot serious bodily whether but the whether and had reaas he did harm. in ��COMMONWEALTH v. ARBOGAST INSTRUCTIONNO. The Court instructs to be innocent this the of the presumption trial. every the crime follows By his plea with the accused is presumed which he is charged, of "not Commonweal th the burden and the guilt that the accused essentia:l/4.llegation charged jury 12 throughout guil tyn accusation of proving every of the accused as imposed on the every the accused of the and that stage of has denied and has put upon element beyond of the the crime every reasonable Commonwealth, does not doubt. This but burden, remains throughout no requirement considering the guilt ooubt to prove him not presumption part the full You are further the accused this is feel that to warrant consistent If a set ceptible the land, it of such is an essential and you must give that while crime with and the accused you may be suspicious which he is charged, guilty or more likely conviction that the evidence it sufficient of this there remains if you guilty than not accused, his guilt not one reasonable upon which he can be innocent. or circumstances to two or more reasonable which interpretations the jury must accept of is not a mere form to be dis- nor is so clearly of facts after doubt him the benefit to convict, the with and if, presumption. committed he is probably must be proved innocence, any reasonable but instructed not sufficient but theory of innocence of such that his is under guilty. of the law of the benefit The accused you must give by you at your pleasure, binding guilty, trial. you entertain of the accused, This entire or establish the evidence and find regarded the shift should interpretations, be equally sus- any one of points to the innocence of this accused, that interpretation pointing to his innocence. ��COMMONWEALTH V. SOLOMONARBOGAST INSTRUCT ION In considering den of proving Court whether the instructs guilt the nor its is founded on reason, possible doubt, guilty beyond for that and is not upon the jury must limit its trial of this create doubt, doubt conceivable to the the The jury or doubt. of the evidence charge, presented go beyond such which a man must be proved and reasonable cannot the word imaginable or possible natural nor can you go beyond the with bur- doubt, is a doubt of the proof cnnsideration including overlook not say that sufficiency to be drawn therefrom. not reasonable to be confused law does In passing beyond A reasonable imaginable, case, Commonwealth has met its you should meaning. the every the of the accused jury "reasonable" or not --- such evidence at the the inferences evidence to find to inferences of guilt. Furthermore, from lack proof of evidence, evidence, after your fact, left belief If, on the hand, of all the conviction of the truth of the doubt. 4 a state charge, case, fact and not a mere consideration of the arising circumstances. of all of doubt guilt of the as to prevent of the accused, burden. an impartial in the of a material accused to meet its after evidence y~<f- ✓J {Iii of the any doubt or from questionable be a doubt in such Commonwealth has failed sideration testimony and honest a convinced other in mind that and nonessential a reasonable minds are guilt the reasonable bear should of the immaterial you from reaching all should from conflicting to the proof concerning If, then jury of any particular essential doubt the and reasonable con- you have an abiding you are then satisfied beyond �J �COMMONWEALTH V. ARBOGAST INSTRUCTI ON HO. The Court guilty, but are Arbogast favor they instructs the in doubt have they him guilty doubt of the degree or the second degree, in the second degree. If guilty of murder find him guilty shall as to whether in the that if as to the grade may be guilty, and find jury he is they they second that grade; guilty should have doubt degree they t1find of offense resolve lower 14 of which doubt in his to illustrate, of murder find the accused in the him guilty as to whether or manslaughter, if first of murder he is they should of manslaughter. .J ��COMMONWEALTH v. SOLOMON ARBOGAST INSTRUCTION The Court instructs is a question the exclusively jury that the credibility the jury; and, th.c jmy for to dctermiBa from the appearance their manner of testifying, their testimony, intellige~ce their or lack to the parties, result of the trial, apparent if c irc umstanc es appearing timony and to give candor any, stand, and consistency their relationship of apparent of the wit- of the witness in the and from all other surrounding r .,,L,, h+e ,,..,,,,,,,., c.on the trial,~which witnesses are more ,./~,. and what is credit interest 113, e Urn right on the and fairness, the the if any appear, ~{.' of credit the reasonableness of intelligence, nesses worthy of the witnesses of witnesses )' A~./' -r-he /'✓,? ,I,, the relative accordingly. weight of any such tes- ��COMMONWEALTH v. ARBOGAST INSTRUCTI ON NO. The Court Arbogast as being the evidence, all the evidence evidence violence with other gressor. the a peaceful, may be received The jury the instructs in the is further that Reese and turbulence, evidence jury that 17 A the good character law-abiding citizen, and weighed by the of as shown by jury along with case. instructed had the that in this that reputation likewise case if they believe of being a man of may be considered in determining from along who was the ag- ��7-la (Rev. REPORT of the 12-31-56) -.:....a.::_ LABORATORY--"--- FEDERAL BUREAUOF INVESTIGATION WASHINGTON, D. C. To: Mr. Charles E. Earman, Jr. Commonwealth's Attorney Harrisonburg, Virginia January 26, 1959 Thls examlnatlon has been made wltl) the understanding that the evldence ls connected wlth an offlcial lnvestigation of a criminal matter and that tpe Laboratory report wlll be used for offlcial purposes only, related to the investigation or a subsequent crlminal prosecution. Authorization cannot be granted for the use of the Laboratory report ln connection wlth a civll proceeding. ~ Re: SOLOMON ARBOGAST,SUSPECT; UNNAMED VICTIM; MURDER ,._ ~ • '\l ~-,~ YOUR FBI LAB. Examination requested Reference: Examination requested: by: Hoo,o,, FILE FILE D<,oe<o• NO. 95-79158 PC-55524 IJ NO. NO. Addressee Letter 12/19/58; personal delivery R.H. Raynes on 12/23/58 Firearms by Deputy Sheriff Specimens: Ql Bullet from victim's Q2 Bullet from wall Q3 Denim jacket Kl .44 S & W Russian manufacture body caliber, no serial numlJer, revolver RESULTSOF EXAMINATION: identified The bullet from the victim's body, Ql, was as having been fired from Kl. The bullet from the wall, Q2, does not possess sufficient microscopic marks which are suitable for identification purposes. The rifling impressions remaining on Q2 are similar to those produced on test bullets obtained from Kl. Because of this, it is possible that Q2 was also fired from Kl. Page 1 (continued next page) of unknown ��One hole was found in the left front side of specimen Q3 near the lower pocket. The area surrounding this hole was examined microscopically and processed chemically for the presence of any gunpowder residues. No such residues were found. The absence of any residues around this hole prevents the determining of the approximate muzzle-to-garment distance, if in fact the hole in Q3 was produced by a bullet. The absence of any gunpowder residues around a bullet hole in a garment could be due to any one or a combination of th~ollowing conditions: 1. The weapon used was held beyond the maximum distance at which gunpowder residues would be deposited. 2. The weapon was held in contact with the garment. In this case all of the powder residues would be projected into the wound. With regard to the hole found in Q3, microscopic examination failed to reveal any smoky deposits or singeing of the fibers surrounding this hole such as would be encountered if the hole was produced by a contact shot. 3. Any gunpowder residues deposited on Q3 may have been so loosely adhering to the garment that they became dislodged with normal handling. ,,,,,,.-- / The three cartridges, delivered by Deputy Sheriff / ~o the Laboratory with the above-listed evidence were returned to Deputy Sheriff Raynes on the date of delivery in order that the evidence in this case could be returned to you by registered mail. Accordingly, the evidence, \ listed above, is being returned to you under separate , cover by registered mail. Page 2 PC-55524 IJ Ray~ ) ) / �r �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham You are hereby commanded County, Greeting: to summon ...................., ... ,.,............................................................................................................. . r ..................... ROB.ERT ...LON..RAY.,.....S.tar ..Ro.u.t.e.,....Hinton ...................................................... . •":................................................................................................... ::i ................................ .MRS.....PETE ..REESE ........ . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham o'clock, a. m., on the ... 27..tJ::i. day of Commonwealth .Api;:i.l. ............... 1:refure-ttre-ur:rm:t-J,.rry, against ..... County, at the Court House thereof., at 9 :30 , 19 .5.9,to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the S.OL.OM.ON ..ARB.0.GA.ST .......................................................................... . who stands chaFged with a'f!.~-il't'(tteted-.fo1.a felony Il'ti~~ftOi'. And this you shall not omit under penalty. Witness, Harrisonburg, CHARLES E. EARMAN, And have then and there this Writ. JR., Commonwealth's Vinginia, at the Court House, the ..2nd. of of the Commonwe~th. • Attorney April ,;~ for Rockingham County and the City of £~ 19 5 9 and in the 183rd year Commonwealth's Attorney �:?.t!kt.../"..tJl. __ f,(,t:.~-- cf __ 1,_ 1---:.--:de, I 1-'.lhfl ____ / ______________ and n Executed on the_/i.i .....day E)f ---~~~---------Rocki ~'..dm, Virginia, by callicg ~t the usual place ~bode,--r---------· finding h..Lt,.... th..:.~2,or any other perso:1 u;,c,1 v.h'.)m scn-it:e co·:id ~./~ ~ ~.l':'l,,f. of ____ ~~-----·--·-··-r··-------- oJabode 19'.!J' ____ , in the County lilf .... ...... ····- _0 FPUTYSHEJt _________ S. R. true copy of the c;bcv2 mentioned papers attached lo each c :.c:r, p"~~Gd on llr3 froril <ioor of h~-z.. usual place Executed on the//.t:2:;day ~::~l:~~::;~l:~lclo:bycali'.;:~~z~~~;; finding h.~ th. re, or a, y other perso.1 upon w~jrn service cou!d be made, I lvft a true copy cf l;u a:., ,·] :~e,.ti::mcd p;:ipers attad,ed to c'ach c'.~or, posted oo the frort -~oorof h..-.,-:'.::L usuai piac.J of ab.ode_ ii ~~.:;;, $?j tt -:;r:: 0 .:t' ~ !:J) t:t:~-~d 1:,4 - -- ~ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ...... ............. ............ ................................................... ~ .... ... .. ... ....... V. .... MARY. - .. FARRER ............................................................................................ .. f- J _ ~ !tO &.trr.!f.-- ........................................................................................... .. --A ... KERNIE..RI.CHARD.S ........f.7.. -~----··· .................................................................................. . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham o'clock, a. m., on the Commonwealth '.2'.71:_hday of A.:pr.-:i), .................. , 19. ~ ~, to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the bdar~tl.~-Grarrd-fm'y, against . ....SOLO:MON ..A.R.13..0G.-AS.'r. ......................................................................... .. who stands changed with a-t1~ -ilT<tieteclfo-r a felony mr1!d-emeaITOr:- And this you shall not omit under penalty. Witness, County, at the Court House thereof., at 9 :30 CHARLES E. EARMAN, And have then and there this Writ. JR., Commonwealth's Harrisonburg, Vinginia, at the Court House, the.13.tb of the Commonwealth. ..of Attorney for Rockingham County and the City of �~XECUTED• -/. ·-~IN THE COUNTYlH ROCKINGHAM BY DELIVERI A TRUE COPY OF THE WITHIN.....:~~2::ld:::2:Z!~-7 �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham You are hereby commanded to summon ....................... ................ .... r.-. ............ County, Greeting: ................................................................................................................... . :PE.T.E ..¥.c:D..O~., ...R~J.~_:L_g}:1 ...SP.r.t~_gs. ....... ?.............................................. .. .................. DICK. ..T.aONf.SO.N., ............? .................. 11 ............................................................................ .. .................................. ..................... ~~············ ......................................................N.O~N .................................................................................................. 11 ...r~J.N.J~r.9.N.. ...............'.'...../J..~ ...: ............................................... J.~ ........ ~ I .............................................................................................................................................................................................. to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham o'clock, a. m., on the ...~'.7Jll day of Commonwealth-brlor-e-t.+i.~ &.nrd-]'nry, . J\p:r.:i.)..... . .. ... , 19 .... .. County, at the Court House there·of., at 9:30 t5~. to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the against .....SQLO~ON ..A..l.ll.3.0.GAS'r. ............................................................................ . who stands chaFged with -e.1-1,4 tt-wl1-cled-~t"a felony 'ffl1!!ci-eftM!<tflt>f'. And this you shall not omit under penalty. Witness, CHARLES E. EARMA And have then and there this Writ. , JR., Commonwealth's Attorney Harrisonburg, Vinginia, at the Court House, the . 2.nd ....of ..April of the Commonwealth. for Rockingham ............., 19.Q.9 , and in thel.~.3.:r.ct year tLLf'i: . ............................................... County and the City of r. ........... Commonwealth's ~.""".e.. Attorney .. LoP-= �\ l 1 \\ , . ,, • ;c. ,·, ·: co..;ld be made, I ls.It • ......5. R.e. .....•....... DEPUTYSHERIFF -~~--· cac'.1c;i._r, poslvd on th- ft:m.l h: , ~XECUTED:;t,-/,J~~,rrN THE COUNTY 1.1.t ROCKINGHAMBY DELIVE~ - COPY ~ THE ~="'-'----------.. To6u~ / , OCKINGHAM COUNTY 0 Executed on the/v.'.t-l,day ~L-. ... Rockingham, Virginia, by cnl:in . , • o'.,i.lG:i\.,u t.J or ar,y c:hcr p';rso . u:, ·····-·-···········-···························• finding h,-~herc, oJabode., true copy of the above mentioned p:ipcrs ' -ioor of h..c.!L usual place ~lIBCUTED,..7J~l1N TI:IE COUNTY ~H' ' ROCKINGHAMBY DELIVER WI,l'HIN ~'-rd' SR£ ROCKINGHf..~-1 COUit!) lt') CJ s: ~c;~ ~~~ ;--. ~ ~ ::r: !!l~,._ f::: -:5 i:E0::~ 0 ~Qi: c::t"~OCj 19~)---i ~ ~ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon . .~..r..~....~ •...M:J\gr. J::N. ...... ............. -~................................................................................. . ~ .G,. .•.... M.;. ! .... WI..I.,.9 .9X............. ~ ..-~.............................................................................. . ...... to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham o'clock, a. m., on the ...27th. Commonwealth 8-e+@re day of .... April............ County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 , 19.59, to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the ~l.ffi-Gl'fttt&:fM-Y,against ........SOL.OM.ON..A.RB.O.GAST......................................................................... . who stands cha1;ged with irrrd.-indi-cted-fm-a felony mrsdeme-a-no-r. And this you shall not omit under penalty. Witness, CHARLES Harrisonburg, E. EARMAN, And have then and there this Writ. JR., Commonwealth's Attorney Vinginia, at the Court House, the ..2nd ..of ......... April of the Commonwealth. (!~ for Rockingham County and the City of L ..............., 19..5.9, and in the 1.8.3rd year ~ Commonwealth's Attorney �·)'. �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham You are hereby commanded County, Greeting: to summon .................................................................................................................................... . ......................... ~....DR.•... WILLIAM ...TALB.O.T. ....................................................................................................... . v .................... D.R.....C.......SH.ERRILL ...ARMENTR.OlIT ................................................................................... . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham o'clock, a. m., on the ... 2.7th. day of Commonwealth April ..... County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 , 19...5.9, to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the b-efor,e-th~&im-d-]'trr)"', against ....S.OLOM.ON...ARB.OGAS.T ............................................................................. . who stands changed with "1!.nd--nroreted-for a felony ™~~lffii'. And this you shall not omit under penalty. Witness, Harrisonburg, CHARLES E. EARMAN, And have then and there this Writ. JR., Commonwealth's Vinginia, at the Court House, the.2nd of the Commonwe~th. ...of Attorney for Rocking,ham County and the City of eu LL ... April 1959 Commonwealth's and in the .l.8.3.rdyear Attorney �A.L. DEMAN r/Ff R C1W'vGHAM u _, f Not fitiding i.6- , r l ,-~-~--:;c..t.~.{/...J:fc~.'...-k~~ J-:S.t hi~ l �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded ................. ....... ::::::: :::: :: : .............. :::::::::::::::::::::::::: to summon . .. .... r., ..... ~.· .. ............................................................................................................ .. e'....lI.OWDYSHELL .•...L.i.llY....S.e.c.ti.on....:-: .......................................................... .. ::::;:::}IRS.A ... R~O~YSHELL, V ............ :::::::::;::;::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::: to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham o'clock, a. m., on the ....27:th. day of Commonwealth afltt -imi1eted- for- a felony n,i~~ftOf":- And this you shall not omit under penalty. Harrisonburg, ........., 19. 5 9, to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the .AP.r.il. b.eklr~tl-l-@-G.r.i.t.d-J-ury,against ......SQL.OM.QN.ARB-OG-AST,.......................................................................... . who stands changed with Witness, County, at the Court House thereof., at 9 :30 CHARLES E. EARMAN, And have then and there this Writ. JR., Commonwealth's Vinginia, at the Court House, the.2nd of th, Commonwealth Attorney ell ....of ....Apr.il for Rockingham County and the City of ........................., 1959. , and in the· 183rd f 1~~ Commonwealth's Attorney yea.r �t.XECUTED 1--/3-ff IN THE COUNTY tH ROCKINGHAM BY DELIVERNGA TRUE j Not find~-~~place of abode, .....__at Executez;,.~Ltfr/.,i'L,f._ true copy of th~ ... to.~u.-4' ---------···········•····--···························.in 1,)(,rsc,:, !:!:. s.-:id±/J,. SHEHIFF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY .......by ~ ... •• his wru I deliver . • ~ 'J~f ·-~ usual place of bod .. ../4::---~J~.t.+- .f!~~ing a memoot of hi5 fmnily above the a 6 ~ of anJ e ,;l~bing the purport theieo-f 16'7,Z"; to her. .q..L ~. Deputv Sh"illM~ ~,,,_,,., ·-·········· S. C. It. ...~d~··················· � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Salomon D Arbogast Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource defendant charged with felony murder (note: sketch of swastica, FBI) Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_019_010 Arbogast https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Enslaved_and_Free_Records/efr001_001-1_rockingham_free_register_part-1-of-2.pdf 32d6092a13ce5743055b0279bbcb084a PDF Text Text ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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The records also provide rare identifying details, such as names, ages, stature, complexion, and marks or scars, that allow for the reconstruction of individual and family histories. Many of these materials were digitized through Virginia Untold: The African American Narrative, a digital collection of the Library of Virginia. The original records are stored and maintained by the Clerk of Circuit Court. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County (Va.) Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1807–1864 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Megan Pullen, Library of Virginia, Virginia Untold: The African American Narrative Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Efr Access Rights Information about who can access the resource or an indication of its security status. 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Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Book Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Register for Free Negros: Part 2 of 2 Subject The topic of the resource African Americans--History Free Blacks Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Description An account of the resource The Rockingham County Register of Free Negroes: Part 2 comprises of the lists and registrations of the Free Black individuals who lived in Rockingham County from 1807-1859. The entries within this document detail the free person’s name, age, gender, physical description, occupation, and the origins of their freedom. The lists within this series often note whether an individual was born free, or if they were born enslaved and often includes the individual(s) who manumitted them. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1807-1850 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Megan Schoeman Library of Virginia Dorothy A. Boyd-Bragg Relation A related resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. 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Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Rebecca Gail Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Subject The topic of the resource Unknown Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unknown offense. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_001 Gail https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_002.pdf 4e677d6e0ca588b6e0d000165df1d50c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Newton Knight Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Subject The topic of the resource Disorderly conduct Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with disorderly conduct. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_002 Knight https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_003.pdf 44fdc4029a48e910e97db8b7dbf0591d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. 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George Michael Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Subject The topic of the resource Assault Abusive language Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and abusive language. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_003 Michael https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_004.pdf 46d31e8cb84003977a4dc56040ed0fce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Byrd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Subject The topic of the resource Cruelty to animals Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with cruelty to animals. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_004 Byrd https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_005.pdf d57e560b345992fd79ddc2dd1970ef13 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. George Bear Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Seduction Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony seduction under the promise of marriage. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_005 Bear https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_006.pdf 595749e3dae890431c6bb39b3041c8f1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Mary Wilson and Hottie Holmes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and battery. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_006 Holmes Wilson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_007.pdf a6e2028e8f41f40ba3fb05f2ef7579ef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Nathaniel M. Morris Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Subject The topic of the resource Throwing a stone at a passenger train Description An account of the resource Dedendant chraged with throwing a stone at a passenger train. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_007 Morris https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_008.pdf a049e48746cf9da0d80e303ef168f991 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Hiram Shifflett Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Subject The topic of the resource Throwing a stone at a passenger train Description An account of the resource Dedendant chraged with throwing a stone at a passenger train. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_008 Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_009.pdf 2866ea033d041b6c9e59bf51460e314d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Samuel Boyers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Subject The topic of the resource Assault Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_009 Boyers Landes https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_010.pdf 7610f54168459e8e3e8ea960e85a6004 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Scott Armentrout Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and battery. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_010 Armentrout https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_011.pdf 8dd737d2685cdae7e9c1153a257ec607 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Isaac Hollander Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Solicit trade in person Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor soliciting trade in person. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_011 Hollander https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_012.pdf abc2219737a500419e618cd5d5db78e8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. David Hollar Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1902 Subject The topic of the resource Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with stealing a horse. Not guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_012 Hollar https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_013.pdf 594b30adf1376566f1bf86aa3ac016e4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles McDaniel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1902 Subject The topic of the resource Cursing and swearing Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with cursing and swearing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_013 McDaniel Rolston