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York Commonwealth, 17 Dec 1858, p. 3     Article detailing the decision made by the coroner's jury, that the deceased (Madigan/Reardon) was in fact stabbed by Fleming. The jury also put forth a request that a law be passed, at either the pr

York Herald, 29 Jul 1859, p. 3     Account of a murder allegedly committed by two black men, one of whom was arrested.

York Herald, 13 Jan 1860, p. 1     Corner of Sumach and King Streets, Toronto.

York Herald, 23 Sep 1859, p. 3     Silver Creek, Esquesing; Brampton (Ont.) ; Georgetown (Ont.) ; Halton (Ont.)

York Commonwealth, 14 Jan 1859, p. 3     Article contains the details of a murder committed in Hamilton.

York Commonwealth, 11 Feb 1859, 2, 3     Published account of the sentencing of John O'Leary for the murder of a Mr. Kelly. O'Leary stated that he did not receive a fair trial as he could not afford to have witnesses brought in to help his

York Herald, 27 Jan 1860, p. 3    

York Herald, 22 Nov 1861, p. 2     Article about the beating death of a woman, by her son.

York Herald, 28 Oct 1859, p. 2     Attempted murder and suicide, and the increase in crime. Victim's name not identified

York Commonwealth, 10 Dec 1858, p. 2     Article about the murder of Thomas Madigan in Toronto 6 Dec 1858. Article also contains information about the post mortem examination, his funeral and burial services. Victim was buried in the Cathol

York Herald, 22 Apr 1859, p. 2     Report of the murder of a mail carrier between Brantford and Paris Ontario. Mr. John Wood found the body of Mr. Adams (the deceased).

York Herald, 3 Jun 1859, p. 3     Report from the Globe, stating that they received a confessional letter from Dr. King, who has been found guilty and sentenced to death for the poisoning of his wife.

York Commonwealth, 28 Jan 1859, p. 2     Article about the murder of Robert Ramsey by William Hughie, and his subsequent arrest. Murder occured on concession 3 , Whitchurch.

York Commonwealth, 11 Feb 1859, p. 2     Article taken from the Ledger, detailing the sentencing of James Fleming for the murder of Thomas Madigan. Fleming was sentenecd to death.

York Commonwealth, 4 Mar 1859, p. 2     Article states that William Hughey has received a reprieve for the murder of Mr. Ramsey. Mr. Fleming and Mr. O'Leary have each been sentenced to death.

York Herald, 28 Oct 1859, p. 3     Details of a burglary and attempted murder in Oakville. Mayor of Oakville; Sergeant Major Stacy; Detective Greaves; Detective Hoddinot; Willis (shoemaker); King Street; Church Street; Adelaide Street

York Herald, 28 Oct 1859, p. 3     Details of a murder in Tecumseth. Dr. Scholfield of Bond Head; Not sure if "Agnew" is the last name of suspect.

York Herald, 10 Jun 1859, p. 2     Description of the crimes committed, the preparation for the executions, and the event itself. States that 10, 000 people attended. One man was guilty of murdering a male carrier, while the other was

York Herald, 10 Jun 1859, p. 2     Report of the execution of John Mitchell (alias Meeham) in Hamilton. Mitchell was found guilty of murdering Eliza Welsh.

York Commonwealth, 11 Feb 1859, p. 2     Published account of the sentencing of William Hughie for the murder of Robert Ramsey. Hughie was sentenced to death. The judge recommended that the prisoner seek clemency from the government.