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Doc Talbott's murder trial sent shockwaves throughout Nodaway County and quickly became one of the most controversial cases of 19th century Missouri.
Timeline
September 18, 1880: Doctor Talbott is shot. and dies the next day
January 18, 1881:
The trial begins
July 5, 1881:
Albert and Charles give a confession
October 26, 1880:
Albert, Charles, Belle, and Wyatt are arrested
January 28, 1881:
Talbott boys are sentenced to hang
July 22, 1881:
Both boys give final statements and are hanged
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