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Historical Essay

Fur Trader and Murderer
Biography of pioneer fur trader John Baptiste Dubay.

Historical Essay


Wisconsin's first and only legal execution was for spousal murder in the 1800s. Read about past efforts to re-establish the death penalty in the state.

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