The Trial of Florence Maybrick
Judge: Justice James Fitzjames Stephen, K.C.S.I.
Counsel for the Crown: Mr. John Addison, Mr. W.R. McConnell, Mr.
Thomas Swift
Counsel for the Prisoner: Sir Charles Russell, Mr. William Pickford
Prisoner: Florence Elizabeth Maybrick
"Florence Elizabeth Maybrick, aged twenty-six, was indicted for
having, on the 11th of May, feloniously, wilfully, and of her malice
aforethought, killed and murdered one James Maybrick.
Jurors
Thomas Wainwright (foreman)
T. Ball
A. Harrison
W. Walmsley
W.H. Gaskell
J. Taylor
G.H. Welsby
R.G. Brook
J.W. Sutton
J. Tyrer
J. Bryers
J. Thierens
Transcriptions of the first days of the trial are available below:
Opening Speech for the Prosecution
Evidence for the Prosecution (July 31st, 1889)
Evidence for the Prosecution (August 1st, 1889)
Evidence for the Prosecution (August 2nd, 1889)
Evidence for the Prosecution (August 3rd, 1889)
Opening Speech for the Defense
Evidence for the Defense (August 3rd, 1889)
Evidence for the Defense (August 5th, 1889)
Statement by the Accused
Closing Speech for the Defense
Closing Speech for the Prosecution
Justice Stephen's Closing Speech (August 6th, 1889)
Justice Stephen's Closing Speech (August 7th, 1889)
Verdict and Sentencing
