The crazy trials and escapes of John Henry Wells
- Author
- Elgin History Museum
- Published
- Fri 16 May 2025
- Episode Link
- https://EchoesofElgin.podbean.com/e/the-crazy-trials-and-escapes-of-john-henry-wells/
In response to his petition for divorce, Mrs. Wells of Chicago had her husband John Henry Wells declared insane and committed to the Illinois Northern Insane Asylum in Elgin. The story does not end there. This echo from April 19, 2008 tells the tale.
