1975 Shooting Inquest & 1925 Heavy Woman Contest
Update: 2025-12-04
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In 1975, Spokane held a coroners inquest into the shooting death of Craig Jordan, with prosecutor Donald Brockett and Deputy Coroner Doctor Robert Harman overseeing the proceedings. The inquest aimed to determine if any wrongdoing occurred when officer John D. Moore shot Jordan, mistaking a glove for a gun. Meanwhile, in 1925, the Spokane Chronicle ran a unique competition: the Heavy Woman Contest, offering cash prizes for the citys heaviest women.
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