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August 28, 1911
East Oregonian : E.O
Pendleton, Umatilla County, Oregon
What is this article about?
William Lee of Boonville confesses to killing his family for money to marry Miss Mina Taylor, who rejects him. The murders were planned with his brother against their cruel father. Lee is illiterate and shiftless.
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Murderer Again Confesses—
Says He and Brother Planned Slaughter
Evansville, Ind., Aug. 28—Miss Mina Taylor, who was to have become the bride of William Lee, of Boonville, the night following his attack and murder of his mother, father and younger brother—in order to secure money with which to provide a home for himself and bride—today was found to have come to this city following the coroner's hearing.
In an interview she repudiated her erstwhile lover and declared that she could not longer entertain any love for a man who would murder anyone, and that she positively will not stand by a confessed murderer.
Lee signed a new confession today in which the triple murder is recited in detail.
He charges that his father was stingy and was at times extremely cruel to his children and wife.
Lee declares that he and his younger brother—the one whom he murdered when he awoke and started to defend his mother against the attack of the murderous son—had several months ago planned to kill their father.
Lee is an illiterate specimen of humanity and does not show any signs of even ordinary intelligence. He has been a shiftless fellow, seldom working and continually making a display of money secured from his parents by means that are unaccounted for.
The girl he was to have married is a member of a well to do family of Newburg, and is quite prominent in social circles of her home town.
Says He and Brother Planned Slaughter
Evansville, Ind., Aug. 28—Miss Mina Taylor, who was to have become the bride of William Lee, of Boonville, the night following his attack and murder of his mother, father and younger brother—in order to secure money with which to provide a home for himself and bride—today was found to have come to this city following the coroner's hearing.
In an interview she repudiated her erstwhile lover and declared that she could not longer entertain any love for a man who would murder anyone, and that she positively will not stand by a confessed murderer.
Lee signed a new confession today in which the triple murder is recited in detail.
He charges that his father was stingy and was at times extremely cruel to his children and wife.
Lee declares that he and his younger brother—the one whom he murdered when he awoke and started to defend his mother against the attack of the murderous son—had several months ago planned to kill their father.
Lee is an illiterate specimen of humanity and does not show any signs of even ordinary intelligence. He has been a shiftless fellow, seldom working and continually making a display of money secured from his parents by means that are unaccounted for.
The girl he was to have married is a member of a well to do family of Newburg, and is quite prominent in social circles of her home town.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Murder Confession
Family Slaughter
Betrayed Engagement
What entities or persons were involved?
William Lee
Miss Mina Taylor
Where did it happen?
Evansville, Ind.
Story Details
Key Persons
William Lee
Miss Mina Taylor
Location
Evansville, Ind.
Event Date
Aug. 28
Story Details
William Lee confesses to murdering his mother, father, and younger brother to secure money for his marriage to Miss Mina Taylor, who repudiates him after the confession.