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December 15, 1945
Jackson Advocate
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
In Manchester, Tenn., three tourist camp operators were cleared of murder charges after 19 days in jail for allegedly burning five infants. Sheriff Banks dropped the case due to lack of evidence, confirmed by negative FBI tests on ashes.
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Camp Operators Are Cleared Of Child Burning Charges
MANCHESTER, Tenn.- (SNS)- Three white tourist camp operators were freed Tuesday after spending 19 days in Fayetteville jail on murder charges in connection with the burning to death of five infants. Sheriff Banks, of Coffee County, dropped charges against the camp operators. The camp had reported to the sheriff that five babies had been cremated there one of them burned alive. Banks said investigation had revealed no evidence to substantiate the accusations, and that an FBI laboratory test of ashes and bones found in a rubbish heap at the camp was "negative" revealing no evidence of human bodies.
MANCHESTER, Tenn.- (SNS)- Three white tourist camp operators were freed Tuesday after spending 19 days in Fayetteville jail on murder charges in connection with the burning to death of five infants. Sheriff Banks, of Coffee County, dropped charges against the camp operators. The camp had reported to the sheriff that five babies had been cremated there one of them burned alive. Banks said investigation had revealed no evidence to substantiate the accusations, and that an FBI laboratory test of ashes and bones found in a rubbish heap at the camp was "negative" revealing no evidence of human bodies.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Camp Operators
Cleared Charges
Infant Burning
False Accusations
Fbi Test
Sheriff Banks
What entities or persons were involved?
Sheriff Banks
Three White Tourist Camp Operators
Where did it happen?
Manchester, Tenn.; Fayetteville Jail; Coffee County
Story Details
Key Persons
Sheriff Banks
Three White Tourist Camp Operators
Location
Manchester, Tenn.; Fayetteville Jail; Coffee County
Event Date
Tuesday
Story Details
Three tourist camp operators were freed after 19 days in jail on murder charges for burning five infants to death. The camp reported the cremations, including one burned alive. Sheriff Banks dropped charges after investigation found no evidence, and FBI tests on ashes and bones were negative for human remains.