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October 4, 1854
The Sumter Banner
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
On October 1, 1854, Billy, a slave of Col. F. M. Mellett, killed fellow slave Donas with a plank on the plantation; Donas died the next day. Inquest confirmed the cause, trial pending to determine if justifiable.
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HOMICIDE.
On Sunday night last, Billy a slave of Col. F. M. Mellett killed Donas one of his fellow servants. At the time of inditing this his trial had not been had and of course we cannot say whether it was justifiable homicide or not. The following is the finding of the Jury of Inquest: "Donas was killed, or came to his death, at the plantation of F. M. Mellett by an instrument in the form of a slab or piece of plank in the hands of Billy slave of the said F. M. Mellett on the first of October 1854 from the effect of which the said Donas died the second day of October, 1854."
On Sunday night last, Billy a slave of Col. F. M. Mellett killed Donas one of his fellow servants. At the time of inditing this his trial had not been had and of course we cannot say whether it was justifiable homicide or not. The following is the finding of the Jury of Inquest: "Donas was killed, or came to his death, at the plantation of F. M. Mellett by an instrument in the form of a slab or piece of plank in the hands of Billy slave of the said F. M. Mellett on the first of October 1854 from the effect of which the said Donas died the second day of October, 1854."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Homicide
Slave Killing
Plantation Violence
Inquest
1854
What entities or persons were involved?
Billy
Donas
Col. F. M. Mellett
Where did it happen?
Plantation Of F. M. Mellett
Story Details
Key Persons
Billy
Donas
Col. F. M. Mellett
Location
Plantation Of F. M. Mellett
Event Date
First Of October 1854
Story Details
Billy, a slave, killed fellow slave Donas with a plank on Sunday night; inquest found Donas died from injuries the next day; trial pending to assess justifiability.