The jury believed Nellie because her firsthand testimony highlighted the inhumane treatment and neglect she experienced, which resonated with their empathy and moral outrage. Additionally, her vivid descriptions and emotional appeal created a powerful narrative that contrasted sharply with the relatively better conditions they observed, prompting them to question the true nature of the asylum. The discrepancies between her accounts and the asylum's presentation led them to consider the possibility of hidden abuses, ultimately swaying their opinion in her favor.
Porirua Lunatic Asylum was created in 1887.
Karori Lunatic Asylum ended in 1873.
Karori Lunatic Asylum was created in 1854.
Bedford Lunatic Asylum ended in 1860.
Bedford Lunatic Asylum was created in 1812.
Whau Lunatic Asylum was created in 1865.
Seacliff Lunatic Asylum was created in 1884.
Athens Lunatic Asylum was created in 1874.
Bloody Lunatic Asylum was created in 2000-07.
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum ended in 1994.
Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum was created in 1881.
Mount View Lunatic Asylum ended in 1910.