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May 21, 1851
The Spirit Of Democracy
Woodsfield, Monroe County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Geo. W. Slocum murdered his wife with an axe after a failed razor attack due to jealousy, then attempted suicide but was arrested with non-dangerous wounds. Occurred on premises of Jacob Hare near town; coroner's jury confirmed facts.
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HORRIBLE OCCURRENCE.
Our town was startled yesterday evening with the report of a most foul and brutal murder and attempt at suicide, by a man named Geo. W. Slocum, who was engaged at work upon the premises of Mr. Jacob Hare a short distance in the country. It appears that Slocum, who had formerly lived in Goshen Townships, Delaware county, and has been a seafaring man, had been for some time on bad terms with his wife and was jealous of her. On yesterday afternoon he attempted to cut her throat with a razor, when she resisted and wrested the weapon from his hand. He then seized an axe, and cleft her skull killing her instantly. He then attempted to cut his own throat but did not succeed, before he was arrested and lodged in jail. His wounds are not regarded as dangerous. The verdict of the Coroner's jury was in accordance with these facts.
Never has there been a time when a series of shocking occurrences in this region have followed so closely upon the heels of each other.—Statesman.
Our town was startled yesterday evening with the report of a most foul and brutal murder and attempt at suicide, by a man named Geo. W. Slocum, who was engaged at work upon the premises of Mr. Jacob Hare a short distance in the country. It appears that Slocum, who had formerly lived in Goshen Townships, Delaware county, and has been a seafaring man, had been for some time on bad terms with his wife and was jealous of her. On yesterday afternoon he attempted to cut her throat with a razor, when she resisted and wrested the weapon from his hand. He then seized an axe, and cleft her skull killing her instantly. He then attempted to cut his own throat but did not succeed, before he was arrested and lodged in jail. His wounds are not regarded as dangerous. The verdict of the Coroner's jury was in accordance with these facts.
Never has there been a time when a series of shocking occurrences in this region have followed so closely upon the heels of each other.—Statesman.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Attempted Suicide
Jealousy
Axe Attack
Razor
Arrest
What entities or persons were involved?
Geo. W. Slocum
His Wife
Jacob Hare
Where did it happen?
Premises Of Mr. Jacob Hare A Short Distance In The Country
Story Details
Key Persons
Geo. W. Slocum
His Wife
Jacob Hare
Location
Premises Of Mr. Jacob Hare A Short Distance In The Country
Event Date
Yesterday Evening
Story Details
Slocum, jealous and on bad terms with his wife, attempted to cut her throat with a razor but she resisted; he then killed her instantly with an axe to the skull and tried to cut his own throat unsuccessfully before arrest. Coroner's jury confirmed facts.