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Domestic News
October 21, 1941
The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Whiteville, 24-year-old George Mosely found dead on Atlantic Coast Line railroad tracks Sunday morning from head injuries. Coroner Joe Sikes announces no inquest date set; police suspect murder and staging as accident, holding suspects for questioning.
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Police Still Developing
Possibility Of Murder In
Whiteville Negro's Death
WHITEVILLE, Oct. 20.-No date
has been set for an inquest to be
held in the death of George Mose-
ley, 24-year-old negro, who was
found dead Sunday morning on the
tracks of the Atlantic Coast Line
railroad near here, it was an-
nounced tonight by Joe Sikes, coro-
ner of Columbus county.
Death was due to injuries re-
ceived about the head. Police are
working on the belief that Moseley
was murdered and placed on the
tracks to simulate accidental
death. A number of suspects are
being held for questioning.
Possibility Of Murder In
Whiteville Negro's Death
WHITEVILLE, Oct. 20.-No date
has been set for an inquest to be
held in the death of George Mose-
ley, 24-year-old negro, who was
found dead Sunday morning on the
tracks of the Atlantic Coast Line
railroad near here, it was an-
nounced tonight by Joe Sikes, coro-
ner of Columbus county.
Death was due to injuries re-
ceived about the head. Police are
working on the belief that Moseley
was murdered and placed on the
tracks to simulate accidental
death. A number of suspects are
being held for questioning.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Whiteville Murder
George Mosely
Railroad Death
Head Injuries
Suspects Questioned
What entities or persons were involved?
George Mosely
Joe Sikes
Where did it happen?
Whiteville
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Whiteville
Event Date
Sunday Morning
Key Persons
George Mosely
Joe Sikes
Outcome
death due to injuries received about the head; suspects held for questioning
Event Details
George Mosely, 24-year-old negro, found dead on the tracks of the Atlantic Coast Line railroad near Whiteville. Police believe he was murdered and placed on the tracks to simulate accidental death.