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August 14, 1935
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
In Queens, New York, 35-year-old Etta Reisman, fearing her husband was in love with his 23-year-old secretary Virginia Seight, shot and killed her and wounded her 23-year-old stepdaughter Annette outside their home on August 11. Reisman was arrested, too weak to speak.
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Wife Kills Husband's Pretty Stenographer
New York, Aug. 11.-(P)-Her eyes swollen from weeping, a 35-year-old housewife was brought to the police lineup Wednesday charged with slaying her husband's pretty young secretary whom she feared was stealing his love.
Supported by a policewoman, Mrs. Etta Reisman was too weak to answer questions concerning the shooting to death of Miss Virginia Seight, 23, and the wounding of her step-daughter, Annette, 23.
The slaying occurred early Wednesday in front of the Reisman home in a fashionable district of Queens.
Reisman had told his wife he intended to sue her for a separation.
New York, Aug. 11.-(P)-Her eyes swollen from weeping, a 35-year-old housewife was brought to the police lineup Wednesday charged with slaying her husband's pretty young secretary whom she feared was stealing his love.
Supported by a policewoman, Mrs. Etta Reisman was too weak to answer questions concerning the shooting to death of Miss Virginia Seight, 23, and the wounding of her step-daughter, Annette, 23.
The slaying occurred early Wednesday in front of the Reisman home in a fashionable district of Queens.
Reisman had told his wife he intended to sue her for a separation.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Family Drama
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Family
Tragedy
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Wife Shooting
Jealousy Murder
Secretary Slaying
Family Conflict
Queens Incident
What entities or persons were involved?
Etta Reisman
Virginia Seight
Annette
Reisman
Where did it happen?
Queens, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Etta Reisman
Virginia Seight
Annette
Reisman
Location
Queens, New York
Event Date
August 11, Wednesday
Story Details
Jealous housewife Etta Reisman shoots and kills her husband's secretary Virginia Seight and wounds stepdaughter Annette outside their Queens home, after husband announces separation plans.