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Story November 19, 1866

The Evening Telegraph

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

What is this article about?

Dr. J. K. Robinson of Salt Lake City was brutally murdered on the night of the 22d ult. after being decoyed from home under pretext of medical services, causing excitement and outrages on white residents. No clues found; $7000 reward offered, led by Brigham Young ($500) and Joseph A. Young ($200).

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The Murder of Dr. Robinson in Utah.

The brutal murder of Dr. J. K. Robinson, of Salt Lake City, who was decoyed from his home on the night of the 22d ult., under the pretext of his professional services being required, has caused much excitement in that region, accompanied as it was by outrages upon white residents in other quarters. The Coroner's inquest discovered no clue to the murderers. A reward of $7000 has been offered for the apprehension of the assassins, that amount having been raised by a subscription, which is headed by Brigham Young and Joseph A. Young with $500 and $200 respectively.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Mystery Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Justice Misfortune

What keywords are associated?

Murder Dr Robinson Salt Lake City Brigham Young Reward Utah Assassins

What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. J. K. Robinson Brigham Young Joseph A. Young

Where did it happen?

Salt Lake City, Utah

Story Details

Key Persons

Dr. J. K. Robinson Brigham Young Joseph A. Young

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Event Date

Night Of The 22d Ult.

Story Details

Dr. J. K. Robinson was decoyed from his home under pretext of professional services and brutally murdered, causing excitement and outrages on white residents. Coroner's inquest found no clue to murderers. $7000 reward offered for apprehension, raised by subscription headed by Brigham Young ($500) and Joseph A. Young ($200).

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