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February 5, 1852
Virginia Free Press
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Trial of Marine William Wells for murdering youth Samuel Maundrell on September 17, during a gunning outing near the Eastern Branch opposite the Navy Yard. Wells allegedly took Maundrell's gun by force and shot him dead. Case ongoing in Criminal Court.
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Criminal Court--The trial of William Wells, a private of the Marine Corps, indicted for the murder of a youth named Samuel Maundrell, on the 17th of September last, is now going on in this court. It will be recollected that the locale of the deed was on the south side of the Eastern Branch, opposite the Navy Yard, and as has been alleged, the parties were out gunning, when Wells, asking to shoot at some object, demanded of young Maundrell his gun for the purpose, Wells having no gun of his own. On Maundrell refusing and resisting, Wells wrenched away the gun by main force, and pointing it at Maundrell, shot him instantly dead. The case will probably occupy several days--National Intelligencer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Murder Trial
Marine Corps
Gunning Incident
Gun Seizure
Fatal Shooting
What entities or persons were involved?
William Wells
Samuel Maundrell
Where did it happen?
South Side Of The Eastern Branch, Opposite The Navy Yard
Story Details
Key Persons
William Wells
Samuel Maundrell
Location
South Side Of The Eastern Branch, Opposite The Navy Yard
Event Date
17th Of September Last
Story Details
William Wells, a Marine private without a gun, demanded Samuel Maundrell's gun while gunning. Upon refusal, Wells seized it by force and shot Maundrell dead. Wells is on trial for murder.