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Stanford White
Status
Conviction
Type
Homicide
Date
June 25, 1906
Location
New York City, New York
Victim Age
52
Gender
Male
Prominent architect Stanford White was shot in front of hundreds of witnesses at Madison Square Garden's rooftop restaurant by millionaire Harry K. Thaw, who was enraged over White's past relationship with his wife Evelyn Nesbit. Thaw was found not guilty by reason of insanity and confined to an asylum. The case was dubbed 'The Trial of the Century' of its era.
Last Seen / Last Known Information
June 25, 1906, Madison Square Garden, New York City
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