
The Bloody Century 2
Featured Murder...
30. The Cuban Con Artist
In May 1831, Cuban exile Lino Espos y Mina found himself alone and penniless in the town of Andalusia, Pennsylvania He stopped at the home Dr. William Chapman and his wife Lucretia and begged for a place to spend the night. A month later Lino was still living with the Chapmans and William was on his deathbed. Fifteen days after William Chapman died, Lino and Lucretia were married. Was Lucretia Chapman an accomplice to murder or another victim of the Cuban con artist?
Date: | June 21, 1831 |
Location: | Andalusia, Pennsylvania |
Victim: | William Chapman |
Cause of Death: | Poisoning, Slashing |
Accused: | Lucretia Chapman, Carolino Mina |

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