TIL that until 1973, it was legal in Texas for a husband to kill someone caught having sex with his wife, "provided that the killing takes place before the parties to the act have separated". - eviltoast
  • shastaxc@lemm.ee
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    6 months ago

    In the case of the law, it did not have to be done in the heat of the moment. You could all take a few minutes, put your clothes on, have some snacks and drinks while you talk it all over. A few hours later, tell everyone you’re getting up to go to the restroom so they don’t get suspicious. Get your rifle, and then go back to the dining room and shoot the guy in the face. All legal.