Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 72, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 December 1916 — IS GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER [ARTICLE]

IS GUILTY OF MANSLAUGHTER

William Troschier, Formerly Employed Here, Goes to Prison. Lafayette, December 2. —After deliberating for twenty-one hours, the jury in the case of William Troschier, charged with the murder of Charles Harris, found tho defendant. guilty and returned a verdict this afternoon of voluntary manslaughter. Tho verdict carries with it a term of two to twentyone years in the penitentiary. The jury’s verdict was a compromise, coming after it had been evident that no agreement could be reached on first or second degree murder. Several ballots were taken and the one taken this morning was nine for conviction and three for acquittal. With the reading of the verdict surprise showed plainly on the accused man’s face. “I want a new trial,” he said. “I am not guilty.” Attorneys for Troschier will file a motion for a new trial Monday. Judge Caldwell deferred pronouncing sentence in order that, the defense may have time to file whatever motions they may desire.