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Domestic News May 8, 1861

The Lansing State Republican

Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan

What is this article about?

Lewis Myers was murdered and robbed of $55 in his home in Olive, Clinton County, on Monday last. He was shot twice while apparently asleep, with his son absent at the time. No murderer identified.

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A Shocking Murder—On Monday last, a man named Lewis Myers, living in the town of Olive, Clinton county, was killed in his own house in broad day, and robbed of fifty-five dollars—the object apparently of the murder. It appears that he and a son of his were the sole occupants of the house, and that the son was absent at the time. He was apparently lying on the floor asleep, and was shot, two balls entering him, one in the forehead, and the other in the cheek, and passing out at the back of his neck. No trace of the murderer has been discovered.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Murder Robbery Lewis Myers Olive Clinton County Shooting

What entities or persons were involved?

Lewis Myers

Where did it happen?

Olive, Clinton County

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Olive, Clinton County

Event Date

Monday Last

Key Persons

Lewis Myers

Outcome

lewis myers killed by two gunshots; robbed of fifty-five dollars; no trace of murderer discovered

Event Details

Lewis Myers was shot and killed in his home while apparently asleep on the floor; two balls entered, one in forehead and one in cheek, exiting back of neck; robbery of fifty-five dollars appears to be motive; son was absent

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