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""Trial of Samuel Herbert Dougal"" provides a comprehensive and gripping record of one of the most sensational criminal cases in early 20th-century British history. Centered on the infamous Moat Farm Mystery, the work documents the legal proceedings against Samuel Herbert Dougal for the murder of Camille Holland. The narrative unfolds through detailed transcripts, witness testimonies, and expert legal commentary, offering a window into the complexities of the Edwardian justice system. The case remains a landmark in true crime history due to the cunning nature of the defendant and the meticulous investigative work required to uncover the truth years after the crime occurred. Dougal's elaborate deceptions and the forensic discovery of the victim's remains at a secluded farm captivated the public and challenged the legal minds of the era. This volume serves as an essential resource for those interested in the evolution of criminal law, providing a factual and immersive look at the evidence, the cross-examinations, and the ultimate verdict. It stands as a significant historical document, illustrating the social anxieties and judicial standards of the period while preserving the details of a case that forever left its mark on English legal lore. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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