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Domestic News
August 5, 1847
Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
The body of Mr. Billings Lucas was found badly bruised at the mouth of Roaring Brook in Glastenbury on Monday evening, last seen Sunday morning. An inquest returned a verdict of murder, and two men were arrested on suspicion.
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Supposed Murder in Glastenbury.—We learn says the Hartford Courant of Saturday, that the body of Mr. Billings Lucas, Glastenbury, was found on Monday evening at the mouth of Roaring Brook in that town. His face and head were badly bruised. He was last seen on Sunday morning, and his body was discovered by two young men fishing. His boat was near by on the shore, with his boots and hat. An inquest was held, and the jury returned a verdict of murder. Two men have been arrested on suspicion. No reason has been assigned for the murder. He was formerly captain of the Sloop Liberty, running between Hartford and New York, but has not been in that business for the last seven years.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Glastenbury
Billings Lucas
Inquest
Arrests
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Billings Lucas
Where did it happen?
Glastenbury
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Glastenbury
Event Date
Monday Evening
Key Persons
Mr. Billings Lucas
Outcome
body badly bruised, verdict of murder, two men arrested on suspicion
Event Details
Body found at mouth of Roaring Brook, discovered by two young men fishing, boat with boots and hat nearby, last seen Sunday morning, inquest held