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John Scopes made history in the so-called "Monkey Trial" in Tennessee in the first part of the twentieth century. In a dramatic trial, Scopes was found guilty. What happened later?

Tennessee Supreme Court reversed on a technicality. Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan locked horns (see the great classic movie: "Inherit The Wind"). The Supreme Court reversed on a small point of law having to do with the obligation of the jury (not the judge) to impose a proper fine.

Charles Lindbergh was the darling of the world when he crossed the Atlantic. Then, he was the subject of world-wide sympathy when his son was kidnapped. Later, he fell into ill-favor with much of the world. Why?

He received a medal from a prominent German Nazi. He received a medal of honor from Hermann Goering in 1938. Goering!

John Surratt was the only one of the conspirators in the Lincoln assassination to escape immediate capture and punishment. What happened to him?

He was tried years later, but never convicted. Surratt was apparently nowhere near D.C. when Booth and his group made history. He fled to Canada and Europe, but was ultimately brought to trial. It ended in a hung jury. Surratt ultimately went free and lectured about the "old days." (His mother was not so fortunate: she met her end with the hangman.)

Jean Itard was famous for his psychology/rehabilitation work with Victor, "the wild boy of Aveyron." What happened to Victor?

Itard gave up on his work with Victor due to Victor's limited progress. It was a noble experiment that lasted several years, but Itard gave up when he failed to have substantial success in "socializing" Victor.

The people who founded the Pony Express had great visions of a service that would unite the West with the rest of the country. How long did the Express last?

1-2 years. Early in 1860 until late in 1861-- about 18 months.

Benedict Arnold is famous (or infamous) for his traitorous role in the American Revolution. What happened to Arnold after the war ended?

He lived abroad in relative obscurity and non-prominence. He was never welcome or comfortable in the U.S. Abroad, he wasn't fully trusted, respected, or comfortable. He lived hard and died without notice.

Pat Garrett is famed for killing "Billy the Kid." What happened to Pat?

He was murdered. He got into a dispute with another cowboy. He turned his back and that was it.

Still in the Old West, Jesse James was killed by Robert (and Charley) Ford. What happened to them?

Both died violently. Charley committed suicide a few years later. Bob Ford was shot and killed in an argument.

Frank Nitti succeeded Al Capone as underworld leader. What happened to Nitti?

Suicide. He was in a tight spot; both the mob and the government were closing in. He chose to end it himself.

One of the highly publicized crimes in New York history involved Alice Crimmins and the death of her two children. What happened to her?

She was convicted and imprisoned after trial, but was later released. It was a wild scene, with drama, black comedy and near hysteria at times. Ultimately, Crimmins was convicted and sent to prison-- but released after serving 5 of 25 years.