Capital Appeals System

The Strange Case of the Madman's Capital Accusation
  1. The Strange Case of the Madman's Capital Accusation
  2. Jurisdiction: China, Qing Dynasty, Jiangsu Province and Beijing (1808-1809 (Jiaqing 13th-14th year of the Qing Dynasty))
  3. Original Case: 疯子告京状奇案
  4. Key Figures: Li Yuchang (李毓昌, the deceased), Madman (unnamed accuser), local officials involved in the cover-up
  5. Case Tags: Homicide;Corruption and Misconduct in Public Office;Obstruction of Justice;Capital Appeals System