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From what I can gather nothing much is really known about this photo. Often cited as the earliest 'news' photograph, as it captured an event. Who the man was or his crime are lost to time.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 days ago

And he'd do it again, if given the choice!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 days ago

They bread him the riot act.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 days ago

That's a valid reason.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 days ago
[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 days ago

Throw away the key.