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July 24, 1928
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
In Berlin on July 24, escaped convict Albert Plattau shot his ex-wife's fiance, Milwaukee mechanic Martin Van Halder, eleven times in her apartment, mortally wounding him after accusing her of betrayal. Plattau barricaded himself and was wounded by police.
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MAN MURDERED BY EX-HUSBAND
Eleven Bullets Mortally Wound Mechanic in Fiancee's Apartment
Berlin, July 24.-(P)-Martin Van Halder, a mechanic from Milwaukee, Wis., was shot eleven times and mortally wounded today by the former husband of his fiancee.
Albert Plattau, an escaped convict, did the shooting, barricaded himself in the flat occupied by the woman, and kept police at bay for two hours until he was severely wounded.
Van Halder, who is 29, was taken to a hospital, where it was said his case was hopeless.
Plattau found Van Halder in the apartment, and, exclaiming to the woman "You have betrayed me!" fired several shots at her. The bullets missed her, but Van Halder grappled with Plattau and was wounded in the struggle. A workman who tried to aid him was also wounded, but not seriously.
Eleven Bullets Mortally Wound Mechanic in Fiancee's Apartment
Berlin, July 24.-(P)-Martin Van Halder, a mechanic from Milwaukee, Wis., was shot eleven times and mortally wounded today by the former husband of his fiancee.
Albert Plattau, an escaped convict, did the shooting, barricaded himself in the flat occupied by the woman, and kept police at bay for two hours until he was severely wounded.
Van Halder, who is 29, was taken to a hospital, where it was said his case was hopeless.
Plattau found Van Halder in the apartment, and, exclaiming to the woman "You have betrayed me!" fired several shots at her. The bullets missed her, but Van Halder grappled with Plattau and was wounded in the struggle. A workman who tried to aid him was also wounded, but not seriously.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Betrayal
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Shooting
Escaped Convict
Betrayal
Fiancee Apartment
What entities or persons were involved?
Martin Van Halder
Albert Plattau
Where did it happen?
Berlin
Story Details
Key Persons
Martin Van Halder
Albert Plattau
Location
Berlin
Event Date
July 24
Story Details
Albert Plattau, an escaped convict, shot Martin Van Halder eleven times in his fiancee's apartment after accusing her of betrayal. Van Halder was mortally wounded, a workman was slightly injured, and Plattau was later wounded by police after barricading himself.