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AP Wolf
Assistant Commissioner
Username: Apwolf
Post Number: 2539
Registered: 2-2003
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During my travels I found these very naughty, but also very well-spoken and educated Druitts - John defended himself admirably in court - and just thought it of some interest.
There might be a family connection?
I won't post the entire case, but it is easily available:
'The Proceedings of the Old Bailey Ref: t18320405-13
See original Trial Summary:
Crime(s): theft : housebreaking, theft : receiving stolen goods, theft : housebreaking, theft : receiving stolen goods,
Punishment Type: death, death,
(Punishment details may be provided at the end of the trial.)
Verdict: Guilty, Not Guilty, Not Guilty, Guilty, Not Guilty, Not Guilty,
Other trials on 05 Apr 1832
Name search for: JOHN DRUITT, JANE DRUITT, JANE REEVE,
Crime Location: York-square, in the parish of St. Pancras Broad-street, St. Giles
Associated Records...'
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Robert Charles Linford
Assistant Commissioner
Username: Robert
Post Number: 5010
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2005 - 5:41 pm: |
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Yes, AP, if I remember correctly, a Druitt swung.
There was another one who led a tailors' strike.
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