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April 2, 1905
The Cairo Bulletin
Cairo, Alexander County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In Audubon County, Iowa, farmer Michael Nelson murdered his two daughters, aged 10 and 13, while they slept, then committed suicide. Neighbors discovered the scene after breaking into the home. Nelson was long suspected in the unsolved disappearance of wealthy lender Francis Richardson seven years prior.
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BLOODY DEED OF AN IOWA FATHER
KILLED HIS TWO DAUGHTERS AND THEN KILLED HIMSELF
—NEIGHBORS GAZED ON AWFUL SIGHT WHEN THEY BROKE IN.
Des Moines, Ia., April 1.-Michael Nelson, a farmer near Poplar, Audubon county, today killed his two daughters aged 10 and 13 respectively, and committed suicide.
The murder was not discovered until late this afternoon, when the county officers, summoned by the neighbors, broke open the door of the home. The two girls were found in bed, each with a bullet hole through the head. They had apparently been murdered as they slept. On the floor lay the body of Nelson, his rifle at his feet. Nelson has long been suspected by the authorities of the murder of Francis Richardson, a wealthy money lender, who disappeared seven years ago, and whose body never has been recovered.
KILLED HIS TWO DAUGHTERS AND THEN KILLED HIMSELF
—NEIGHBORS GAZED ON AWFUL SIGHT WHEN THEY BROKE IN.
Des Moines, Ia., April 1.-Michael Nelson, a farmer near Poplar, Audubon county, today killed his two daughters aged 10 and 13 respectively, and committed suicide.
The murder was not discovered until late this afternoon, when the county officers, summoned by the neighbors, broke open the door of the home. The two girls were found in bed, each with a bullet hole through the head. They had apparently been murdered as they slept. On the floor lay the body of Nelson, his rifle at his feet. Nelson has long been suspected by the authorities of the murder of Francis Richardson, a wealthy money lender, who disappeared seven years ago, and whose body never has been recovered.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder Suicide
Family Killing
Iowa Farmer
Unsolved Disappearance
Rifle Murder
What entities or persons were involved?
Michael Nelson
Francis Richardson
Where did it happen?
Near Poplar, Audubon County, Iowa
Story Details
Key Persons
Michael Nelson
Francis Richardson
Location
Near Poplar, Audubon County, Iowa
Event Date
April 1
Story Details
Michael Nelson killed his two daughters with rifle shots while they slept, then committed suicide. The bodies were discovered by neighbors and officers breaking into the home. Nelson was suspected of murdering Francis Richardson seven years earlier.