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Story
December 7, 1832
Morning Star
Limerick, York County, Maine
What is this article about?
In Beattie County, North Carolina, a man seeking vengeance mistakenly beats an innocent person to death, then locates and murders his intended victim by slitting his throat, escaping despite witnesses.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
Persevering Vengeance.—A North Carolina paper states that a short time since, a man in Beattie county resolved to take the life of another who offended him; but in the prosecution of his purpose met with an unoffending person whom he mistook for his victim, and whom he assaulted and beat so that he died. Upon learning the fact of his mistake, nothing discouraged, he renewed his search for the object of his pursuit, whom he at length found, and whom he also murdered by cutting his throat. It is added, that although these crimes were perpetrated in the presence of several persons, the perpetrator was permitted to escape.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Revenge
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Vengeance
Murder
Mistaken Identity
Escape
North Carolina
Where did it happen?
Beattie County, North Carolina
Story Details
Location
Beattie County, North Carolina
Event Date
A Short Time Since
Story Details
A man resolves to kill another who offended him, mistakenly beats an innocent to death, then finds and murders the intended victim by cutting his throat, escaping despite witnesses.