The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-05-02

studies and his other observations.
the afiiaut states lac ~ convinced thar
Blaucett is IAN example OF criminal
anomaly. Of psychic anomaly ~
moral anomaly. p%atholosic anomaly
and ataSisut. or at least n OF all on
these expressions of defective mental
tyne. an OF which are Ion a greater or
less degree correlated.
Dr. Knapp sums up his Conclusions
hy stating that for these reasons,
whether Blancctt Killed Armour in
t%cntiunally OF by accident. he believes
Llancett is mo- rrimiually responsible.
The doctor goes into details why he
thinks Rlancott WAS not spuusible
and cites his recklcssuegs, his spend
THRIFT doings. his dc-Oauchtri2s. his
rapid moving from place tu place.
his reckless sale 81 Armout's prop
crty at ~ridiculously small prices. his
hcgluuiug TO sign the register of tho
Montczumn hotel with the letter T.
and oycr-wr,ting AT o-hliterition OF the
e.. his gambling. his drinking. his
fr%,uurntiur of houses uf 40 fame. his
, over abundant generosity. his mani
lfANANAANAA1 NN VIC fAHAAA'A NH' ~ IT,
lenses OF great wealth and position,
his Intrusion upon strangers of his
personality. his huphaAlrd associa-
tions. his sending of kilograms with
| out any attempt a. disguise IT his
handWritiug his apparent writing nt
- letter ftom seattle Co the governor
! without apparent attempt az Disguise
| his apparent lucG Of remurse ur pity.
his lack of appreciation of the
/ enurmIty of rls oneu~" " 90 was vol
I uutarN.. aud his lack of +sn@iii'euess
pit,. romorsc or sentiment n tn"
death uf his companion was acct
dental. his omission tU take ANY
means of ruuccnlment 81 the crime 10
was 10 crime. ur pt ~aNuiduncc of de-
' toction. liability and responsibility
his omission iu declare she act acci-
dental. BE- 10 were accidental
Dr Knapp SAYS tina an these acts
AR" significant OF obscuro mental de
rangement aud rrespousibiIity, alta
Vistic In character.
~ carry out the pcnait, "f e FIRST
degree murder uu such n man as
Blaueett. Dr. knapp Says would ho
J imposing the highest form of chas-
IiIsemcut on a man mcutiilA incapable
81 cnuceiyiue and carrying out q
crime iu which reconciliation. dolih-
Grafton. purpose. wilfuluc~s ana cN-
] press malice a~for"thuught are c@~"n-
ttal elements
I'm his motion for q new trial which
covers seventeen bprwritteu pages.
Mr Hruchau discusses what he 'alls
"moh spirit" 100 the court room, ~"
mentions that IL great thr"ug ttteud-
ed the trial and bee alleges that many
u the audience Influenced the Jury Pos
npplnudiug replies o, 10 witness which
were tended tu dlscumnt counsel i"i
the defense.
ON pa-r d Mr.. Brchau maintains
that the court erred W aimiiiinE eva.
dcurc 10 show that Blaucctt admitted
he had attempted to commit Suicide
on December - o. last year 'Iu that
attempted suicide does not 100 amy
wise tend To- establish guilt doc- uui
nise a presumption of guilt or war
raut an Inference of guilt. ana has moi
any element Of admission or confos.
sion within itsolt'
Mr. Rcnehau further objects to M,
closing argument ~ District Attorue,
Crist about the Importance of protect
ing New MeNico's highways especiall'
the much travelled Santa Re trail. fol
lowed ny tho statement that "th'
traveller ot this country. the gloh'
l|trottct from across the sea, the way.
farer from the uttcrmost parts OF thu
earth. will watch and see the rcsul
~ this trial whether 10 Is safe fol
4. the travellers tn pass through ON
3 state etc
Mr.. Renehan's reasons for n nev
, trinl deal with numerous point
brought out on the trial the testimon!