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July 25, 1930
The Mahnomen Pioneer
Mahnomen, Mahnomen County, Minnesota
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Motley H. Flint, a 65-year-old millionaire and retired banker, was shot dead in a Los Angeles courtroom by Frank D. Keaton, a 56-year-old real estate dealer, who blamed Flint for losing his savings seven years earlier in a bank stock purchase. Keaton was deemed psychotic by experts. Flint had just testified in a related trial.
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Millionaire Slain in Los Angeles Court
Los Angeles—Motley H. Flint, 65, millionaire and retired banker, was shot to death in a courtroom by Frank D. Keaton, 56, real estate dealer. Brooding over loss of savings seven years ago prompted the killing. The victim for years was a leading figure in political, banking and motion picture financial circles of Los Angeles. Some 30 years ago he was postmaster here, and he was a brother of the late Frank P. Flint, former United States senator. Keaton said he lost his savings in purchasing First National bank stock through Flint seven years ago. Alienists examined him and pronounced he was suffering from some form of psychosis. The banker had just finished testifying in the trial of David O. Selznick's suit to recover $250,000 from the Security-First National bank.
Los Angeles—Motley H. Flint, 65, millionaire and retired banker, was shot to death in a courtroom by Frank D. Keaton, 56, real estate dealer. Brooding over loss of savings seven years ago prompted the killing. The victim for years was a leading figure in political, banking and motion picture financial circles of Los Angeles. Some 30 years ago he was postmaster here, and he was a brother of the late Frank P. Flint, former United States senator. Keaton said he lost his savings in purchasing First National bank stock through Flint seven years ago. Alienists examined him and pronounced he was suffering from some form of psychosis. The banker had just finished testifying in the trial of David O. Selznick's suit to recover $250,000 from the Security-First National bank.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Revenge
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Courtroom Murder
Millionaire Slain
Revenge Killing
Bank Stock Loss
Psychosis Diagnosis
What entities or persons were involved?
Motley H. Flint
Frank D. Keaton
David O. Selznick
Frank P. Flint
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles Courtroom
Story Details
Key Persons
Motley H. Flint
Frank D. Keaton
David O. Selznick
Frank P. Flint
Location
Los Angeles Courtroom
Event Date
Seven Years Ago
Story Details
Frank D. Keaton shot and killed Motley H. Flint in a Los Angeles courtroom due to resentment over losing savings in a bank stock deal seven years prior; Keaton diagnosed with psychosis after the act.