Jacobson v. McMillan

In July, 1940, Grace Wark O’Connor was living separate from her husband, Dan O’Connor, at Rathdrum. Being apprised of her husband’s intention to shoot her and other members of her family, Mrs. O’Connor took refuge in the residence of C. F. Hess. While attempting to protect Mrs. O’Connor, Hess was assaulted by O’Connor discharging a loaded gun at him. August 10, 1940, Hess filed a criminal complaint against O’Connor and the latter was arrested by Sheriff McMillan and taken before the probate judge of Kootenai county. After a preliminary hearing, August 27th, and by regular commitment, O’Connor…