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| − | Even with a self defense plea, Hauck was pronounced guilty of the murder James Lyons and hung for his crime.<ref> Wayne County Democrat, Wed. August 6th, 1873.</ref> | + | Even with a self defense plea, Hauck was pronounced guilty of the murder of James Lyons and hung for his crime.<ref> Wayne County Democrat, Wed. August 6th, 1873.</ref> |
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The Murder
Description
James Lyons was shot and killed on July 31st, 1873, over an altercation with the owner of a small drinking saloon. After warning the victim multiple times to not return to his saloon, the owner Balthasar Hauck used his revolver to shoot and instantly kill Lyons.
Witnesses states that Hauck had just came back from his job on the railroad when he discovered James in his bar. A violent fight began and many threats and the use of harsh language was used by both parties. Then Hauck went to grab the revolver he had bought for that very reason. Once bystanders convinced Balthasar to put the weapon down and James to leave the situation had seemed to come to an end. Witnesses notice Hauck was intoxicate. When Lyons finally couldn't hold himself back anymore, he marched into the back room where Hauck was sitting. The two argued longer until Lyons finally snapped and punched Balthasar in the face. In response Hauck shot once, followed James outside, and shot the final shot that killed Lyons almost instantly.[1]
The Verdict
Even with a self defense plea, Hauck was pronounced guilty of the murder of James Lyons and hung for his crime.[2]
