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21/ In 1892, Sarah Terry was declared insane and committed to an asylum, where she spent the remainder of her life. /end1 day 6 hours ago
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20/ The state took an appeal to the Supreme Court, which affirmed, finding that Neagle had acted in the course of his official duties protecting Field and had not committed a crime. Field did not participate in the case.1 day 6 hours ago
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19/ Neagle was arrested by the sheriff of San Joaquin County, California, and immediately sought a writ of habeas corpus from the U.S. Circuit Court for the Northern District of California. The court (without Field) granted the writ, releasing Neagle from custody.1 day 6 hours ago
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18/ As David prepared to strike Field again, Neagle drew his revolver and identified himself as a law enforcement officer. Neagle then believed, incorrectly, that David was attempting to draw his knife. He shot David twice, killing him.1 day 6 hours ago
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17/ Soon after, Sarah and David Terry entered the room, unseen by Field. Sarah immediately rushed out (to retrieve her revolver from the train, it turned out), but David took a seat at a table behind Field's. David then approached Field from behind and struck him twice.1 day 6 hours ago
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