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Arrest and Trial
- When
- August–September 1835
- Where
- London
Pratt and Smith were arrested in August 1835 after being observed in a rented room. They were tried in September at the Central Criminal Court before Baron Gurney.
The men were arrested on 29 August 1835 after their landlord became suspicious of their visits to William Bonill. They were tried on 21 September 1835 at the Central Criminal Court. Baron Gurney, known for being harsh, presided over the trial.
Sources
- James Pratt and John Smith Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-08
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