Ermia Bolamatoff was an Aleut native living near Valdez, Alaska in 1914 when he was brought before the Magistrate Mr. Wickersham on charges of homicide. Though he did have a translator during his hearing, he was found guilty but insane and remanded to Morningside Hospital. He died three months after arrival at the facility. I have not seen the trial transcript so I can't make comment on Ermia's capacity, but I can't help but wonder if he was adequately and competently represented at his brief hearing.
