September 22, 1844
Hancock County, Illinois
People v. Williams 1: Murray McConnell, appointed as special agent to gather evidence, began issuing warrants for the arrest of those suspected of being involved in the murders.
Sources:
Sustaining the Law: Joseph Smith's Legal Encounters, Gordon A. Madsen, Jeffrey N. Walker, and John W. Welch,
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