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Story
June 5, 1832
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Workers on Boston Common discovered the decayed body of a two-week-old white male infant buried near a tree root. The dressed child showed signs of violence, including blood and a hole under the left arm. Coroner Eben Shute's inquest ruled death by violence.
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On Tuesday morning last, some men at work on the Common, discovered the body of a white male child, much decayed, buried near the roots of a tree. It was dressed, and appeared to have been dead some time, and to have been about two weeks old at the time of its death. There was some blood on the clothes on the left side, and a small hole was found in the side under the left arm. An inquest was held by Eben. Shute. Esq. Coroner; who gave for verdict that the child came to its death by violence,- Boston Gazette.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Infant Body Discovery
Buried Child
Inquest
Death By Violence
Coroner Verdict
What entities or persons were involved?
Eben. Shute. Esq.
Where did it happen?
The Common
Story Details
Key Persons
Eben. Shute. Esq.
Location
The Common
Event Date
On Tuesday Morning Last
Story Details
Men working on the Common found the buried, decayed body of a two-week-old white male child dressed with blood and a hole under the left arm indicating violence. Coroner Eben Shute held an inquest and ruled death by violence.