Convicted murderer of Winfield Scott Goss. The pair conspired and faked Goss' death for an insurance claim outside of Baltimore, Maryland. To prevent his partner-in-crime from spoiling the scheme, Udderzook murdered Goss in Chester County. A spectacular trial followed, with a legal first: it was the first time a photograph was used as evidence in court to prove the identity of a man. Udderzook was found guilty of murder and hanged in West Chester on November 12, 1874.
Veteran of the Civil War: Second Sergeant, 2nd Regiment, Maryland Eastern Shore Infantry.
Convicted murderer of Winfield Scott Goss. The pair conspired and faked Goss' death for an insurance claim outside of Baltimore, Maryland. To prevent his partner-in-crime from spoiling the scheme, Udderzook murdered Goss in Chester County. A spectacular trial followed, with a legal first: it was the first time a photograph was used as evidence in court to prove the identity of a man. Udderzook was found guilty of murder and hanged in West Chester on November 12, 1874.
Veteran of the Civil War: Second Sergeant, 2nd Regiment, Maryland Eastern Shore Infantry.
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