Levi Weeks (1776 – 1819) was an American carpenter, known for being the accused in the infamous Manhattan Well Murder trial of 1800, the first murder trial in the United States for which there is a recorded transcript.

Levi Weeks, 1800 First Murder Trial in the United States for which there is a Formal Record Gulielma “Elma” Sands disappeared on the evening of December 22, 1799.

2023年10月18日 · Levi Weeks, Sands’s lover, was tried for (and acquitted of) her murder. His legal team comprised the most famous pair of legal rivals in US history, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. In...

The trial of Levi Weeks was the first of New York City’s sensational murder cases, the first American murder trial to be transcribed, and the first defense council “dream team.” Levi Weeks was represented in court by Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr.

SIGNIFICANCE: The Levi Weeks trial revolved around one of the nation's first "murder mysteries," sparked a public outcry, and showcased some of the finest legal talent in the United States. Nlew York, like many other large cities, has a reputation for crime and violence.

2019年8月15日 · This post tells the story of the original legal “dream team” that defended Levi Weeks: Alexander Hamilton (the first Treasury Secretary and founder of the Federalist party), Aaron Burr (a future Vice President and rival of Hamilton’s) and Henry Brockholst Livingston (a future Supreme Court Justice).

2020年6月30日 · Putting their differences aside, the politicians worked together on the defense team for Levi Weeks, who was accused of murdering Elma Sands in 1799.