The Bloody Century 2

November 6, on this date in 1825...

15. The Kentucky Tragedy

To Jereboam Beauchamp and Anna Cooke the murder of Solomon Sharp was the stuff or romantic novels. In reality they played out another familiar narrative - two misfits lashing out at the world.

Date: November 6, 1825
Location: Frankfort, Kentucky
Victim: Solomon Sharp
Cause of Death:
Accused: Jereboam Beauchamp
"Great God, it is Beauchamp"
"Great God, it is Beauchamp"
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