Who Really Killed Dr. William Chapman?

His houseguest was convicted of the murder. But evidence against the doctor’s wife tells another story.

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Feature Photo: Don Lino Amalia Espos y Mina as drawn in his cell is 1831 by E. Wellmore–probably still wearing one of his victim's shirts. Courtesy of The Oregonian.