It was known as the “Trial of the Century,” when Laura Miller was put on trial for first degree murder. She was accused of killing Gordon Jones on Jan. 30, 1950. He died from a gunshot wound through the heart. At the end of the trial, in a surprise decision, Judge Joseph Moriarty handed down a directed verdict of not guilty. MCLEOD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Laura Jones lived a seemingly quiet life. She was born in Danville, Illinois, in 1926 to Merle and Laura Safford. Sadly, she never knew her…
