The Leo Frank Case: Fear of Lynching Precedes Verdict - Inside Story of Georgia's Greatest Murder Mystery

This is the twenty-second and final Chapter in the 22-part series of 'Leo Frank Case: Inside Story Of Georgia's Greatest Murder Mystery'.

Solicitor Dorsey, exhausted from his speech, asked Judge Roan to charge the jury, a sworn to be without prejudice or bias, to find Leo M. Frank guilty. The crowd gathered in the courthouse, fearing an outbreak and discussing race differences. Judge Roan concluded his charge, stating that the jury was the sole judges of the evidence and witnesses' credibility.

The jury was taken to a cafe for dinner, and Solicitor Dorsey was supported by the crowd. An hour later, the jury was assigned to a room on the fourth floor, and the court room was thronged. Foreman Winburn, of the jury, reported that a verdict had been reached, and the verdict was received by the court without the presence of attorneys Rosser and Arnold.

The defendant remained in his cell to prevent a possible outbreak, and his wife, mother, friends, and religious members were absent. The jurymen took their seats in the box, and Judge Roan asked if they had arrived at a verdict. Foreman Winburn replied that they had, and the foreman read the verdict, declaring that the jury found the defendant guilty. Hear about the deliberations and the time that the court took to ensure that the jury was confirmed in reaching their verdict without any bias or prejudice in front of the national media.

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