jan 1, 1873 - The 'Tichborne Trial'

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When Lady Tichborne died in 1868, the rest of the family repudiated Castro. Running out of funds, he brought a civil case in 1871 to claim the Tichborne lands, worth £25,000 that had now passed to Alfred’s son and Sir Roger’s nephew. The trial lasted 102 days until the civil court rejected the claimant’s case. He was then arrested and charged with perjury. This second criminal trial commenced on 21 April 1873 and lasted 188 days until 28 February 1874, making legal history for its duration and cost as enquiries had to be made as far afield as Chile and Wagga Wagga.

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