SELECTED TESTIMONY PRESENTED AT THE TRIAL OF HENRY WIRZ CONCERNING HIS SHOOTING OF PRISONERS

Testimony of George Gray, witness for the prosecution (September 22, 1865)

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Testimony of Thomas C. Alcove, witness for the prosecution (August 28, 1865)

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Thomas C. Alcoke (cross-examination)

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Testimony of George Conway (September 19, 1865)

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Testimony of Felix De La Baume (real name Felix Oessel) September 12, 1865

(De La Baume's, or Oessel's, testimony is believed by many to be a fabrication and was not heavily relied on by the Commission in reaching its verdict.)

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Testimony of James K. Davidson (September 2, 1865)

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Testimony of Martin E. Hogan (August 29, 1865)

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