Background
Prior to his arrest John Kewish, Jr. lived on a farm with his elderly parents. He was the oldest of seven siblings and was unmarried. Kewish's father, John Kewish, Sr., was found dead in his home on 28 March 1872. Kewish, Jr., who had a history of crime including sheep stealing, was arrested and charged with patricide. He was described as being mentally disabled.
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