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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