On July 2, 1881, Charles J. Guiteau shot Pres. James A. Garfield. Guiteau peaceably surrendered to police, announcing, “I am a Stalwart. [Chester A.] Arthur is now president of the United States.” After Garfield died in September, Guiteau was charged with murder. The trial began in November 1881, and Guiteau pleaded insanity. Some later experts believe he suffered from schizophrenia, and his behavior in the courtroom suggested mental instability. He notably gave answers in the form of poems during his testimony. Nevertheless, on January 25, 1882, Guiteau was found guilty, and he was later sentenced to death. After reciting a poem he had written, “I Am Going to the Lordy,” Guiteau was executed by hanging on June 30, 1882.