1946 Press Photo New York Druggist Benjamin Feldman In Court NYC - neny26342

38 year old Brooklyn Druggist Benjamin Feldman sits with his hands clenched in court as an all male jury files in with its verdict. Jury found Feldman guilty of first degree poison murder of his wife Harriet 24. The death sentence mandatory in first degree murder cases in New York State will be imposed March 11. State charged that Feldman poisoned his wife with strychnine. Photo measures 6 x 8 inches. Photo is dated 02-28-1946.

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