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"Every circumstance in this case points to the guilt of this man," Judge Martineau was moved to remark to the jury after the evidence was in. Peacher was heard to remark: "He don't scare me none. That jury will turn me loose." After nearly three hours the jury pronounced him guilty, recommending he be spared a prison sentence. Immediately Judge Martineau imposed a fine of $3,500, a two-year prison term. Planter Peacher and Arkansas were speechless.