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Story February 14, 1846

Indiana State Sentinel

Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana

What is this article about?

In Cincinnati, Wm. F. Doherty, hired to draw a deed for a sick old lady, stole her money, chemise, night caps, medicine, and forged the deed to convey her property to himself. She recovered, and the stolen items were found in his possession.

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An UNMITIGATED RASCAL.-An old lady in Cincinnati has complained of one Wm. F. Doherty, of stealing from her, while she was sick and likely to die, her money, chemise, night caps, and even medicine. He swept the house clean, but the old woman got well, and the property was found in his possession. He had been employed by her to draw a deed, and by it, conveyed all her property to himself. Doherty is a fool to cramp his genius in that small way at Cincinnati. He will find a wider field for his benevolent operations in Indianapolis, where crime is transformed into virtue by sanctimonious professions.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Deception Fraud

What themes does it cover?

Deception Crime Punishment

What keywords are associated?

Theft Fraud Deed Forgery Elderly Victim

What entities or persons were involved?

Wm. F. Doherty

Where did it happen?

Cincinnati

Story Details

Key Persons

Wm. F. Doherty

Location

Cincinnati

Story Details

Wm. F. Doherty stole from a sick old lady in Cincinnati, including money, clothing, and medicine, and forged a deed to take her property. She recovered, leading to his exposure.

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