Hi Lynell- another couple bits of trivia-while I was reading that article, a name cropped up: Phillip Barton Key. It mentions that he was the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. 1. Son of Francis Scott Key. 2. Had an affair with Daniel Sickles's wife, Teresa then was murdered by Sickles (yes, that CW general who screwed up@ G…
Hi Lynell- another couple bits of trivia-while I was reading that article, a name cropped up: Phillip Barton Key. It mentions that he was the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. 1. Son of Francis Scott Key. 2. Had an affair with Daniel Sickles's wife, Teresa then was murdered by Sickles (yes, that CW general who screwed up@ Gettysburg). (Sickles got off w/ the very first ever insanity plea - was unhappy about HER affair but was an utter hypocrite since he'd had many affairs himself.)
The Sickles trial was also one of the last successful Temporary Insanity defenses, as the legal system recognized the potential for abuse. In theory TI could excuse almost any crime.
Hi Lynell- another couple bits of trivia-while I was reading that article, a name cropped up: Phillip Barton Key. It mentions that he was the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia. 1. Son of Francis Scott Key. 2. Had an affair with Daniel Sickles's wife, Teresa then was murdered by Sickles (yes, that CW general who screwed up@ Gettysburg). (Sickles got off w/ the very first ever insanity plea - was unhappy about HER affair but was an utter hypocrite since he'd had many affairs himself.)
The Sickles trial was also one of the last successful Temporary Insanity defenses, as the legal system recognized the potential for abuse. In theory TI could excuse almost any crime.
Oh, my goodness, Barbara! Not surprised this one didn't make it into our history books! Thanks for sharing.