When was it published?

March 15, 1824 in The Alexandria Herald

Domestic News March 15, 1824

The Alexandria Herald

Q: What keywords are associated?

Murder, Shooting, Wake County, Mrs Collins, Buck Shot

Alexandria, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Mrs. Collins was murdered in Wake County, N.C., on February 19 by an unknown assailant who shot her with five buckshot while she held a light-wood torch near her door, killing her instantly in front of her family. Suspicions exist but no arrests made.

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A horrible murder, says the Raleigh Register, was committed in Wake county, N.C. on the 19th of February. The unfortunate victim was a Mrs. Collins, who was standing near her own door, with a light-wood torch in her hand, when she was shot down by some person, who was enabled, by the light afforded by the torch, to take a deadly aim. Five buck shot perforated her breast, and she fell dead, in the presence of her family. Suspicions are afloat, as to the author of this foul deed; but no arrest has yet taken place.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Murder Shooting Wake County Mrs Collins Buck Shot

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. Collins

Where did it happen?

Wake County, N.C.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Wake County, N.C.

Event Date

19th Of February

Key Persons

Mrs. Collins

Outcome

five buck shot perforated her breast, and she fell dead, in the presence of her family. no arrest has yet taken place.

Event Details

The unfortunate victim was a Mrs. Collins, who was standing near her own door, with a light-wood torch in her hand, when she was shot down by some person, who was enabled, by the light afforded by the torch, to take a deadly aim. Suspicions are afloat, as to the author of this foul deed.