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July 1, 1859
Fremont Journal
Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio
What is this article about?
In Brooklyn, N.Y., six-year-old Mackey fatally stabbed his ten-year-old brother with a penknife during a street quarrel cheered by other boys; the victim died from an artery wound in 15 minutes, and the young killer was not arrested.
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A Boy Six Years Old Kills His Brother.-A heart-rending affair occurred in Brooklyn, N. Y. on Wednesday. Two brothers named Mackey, sons of a respectable widow, one aged six and the other ten, quarrelled in front of her dwelling. A crowd of little boys gathered and cheered them on. The youngest stepped back about six feet, and, drawing a small pen-knife, held it between two of his fingers, and darted it at his brother's breast. It struck an artery, and in fifteen minutes he was a corpse. The infant murderer was not arrested.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
Family
What keywords are associated?
Child Killing
Brother Quarrel
Penknife Stabbing
Fatal Injury
Infant Murderer
What entities or persons were involved?
Mackey Brothers (Six Year Old And Ten Year Old)
Respectable Widow
Where did it happen?
Brooklyn, N. Y., In Front Of Her Dwelling
Story Details
Key Persons
Mackey Brothers (Six Year Old And Ten Year Old)
Respectable Widow
Location
Brooklyn, N. Y., In Front Of Her Dwelling
Event Date
On Wednesday
Story Details
Two brothers named Mackey, sons of a respectable widow, aged six and ten, quarreled in front of their home. The youngest drew a small penknife and darted it at his brother's breast, striking an artery. The ten-year-old died in fifteen minutes. The six-year-old was not arrested.