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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.
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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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