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August 28, 1939
Mcallen Daily Press
Mcallen, Hidalgo County, Texas
What is this article about?
In Weslaco, Texas, on Aug. 28, despondent Eulalio Capetillo, 30, shot and killed his 14-year-old pregnant wife Luz before committing suicide at their home west of Progreso. Verdict: murder and suicide after investigation.
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Man Shoots Wife, Commits Suicide
Verdict Of Murder And Suicide Returned After Tragedy Near Weslaco
WESLACO, Aug. 28—(Spl)—Apparently despondent over financial and family troubles, Eulalio Capetillo, 30, Saturday night shot and killed his 14-year-old wife, an expectant mother, and then committed suicide at his residence three miles west of Progreso.
Justice of the Peace R. E. Erwin, Weslaco, returned a verdict of murder and suicide, following an all night investigation.
Assistant Criminal District Attorney Jack Ross said Capetillo shot his wife, Luz Fonseca de Capetillo, through the chest twice, once from the back and once from the front, and then walked into another room and shot himself through the chest.
The bodies, Ross said, were discovered by relatives who rushed into the house after hearing the shots. Capetillo raised up and attempted to talk to the relatives but toppled over dead. Apparently both the husband and wife had staggered some distance after being shot.
Capetillo died while attempting to crawl over beside the body of his wife.
Ross stated that Capetillo had been despondent for several days over finances and family trouble.
Verdict Of Murder And Suicide Returned After Tragedy Near Weslaco
WESLACO, Aug. 28—(Spl)—Apparently despondent over financial and family troubles, Eulalio Capetillo, 30, Saturday night shot and killed his 14-year-old wife, an expectant mother, and then committed suicide at his residence three miles west of Progreso.
Justice of the Peace R. E. Erwin, Weslaco, returned a verdict of murder and suicide, following an all night investigation.
Assistant Criminal District Attorney Jack Ross said Capetillo shot his wife, Luz Fonseca de Capetillo, through the chest twice, once from the back and once from the front, and then walked into another room and shot himself through the chest.
The bodies, Ross said, were discovered by relatives who rushed into the house after hearing the shots. Capetillo raised up and attempted to talk to the relatives but toppled over dead. Apparently both the husband and wife had staggered some distance after being shot.
Capetillo died while attempting to crawl over beside the body of his wife.
Ross stated that Capetillo had been despondent for several days over finances and family trouble.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Murder Suicide
Family Troubles
Despondency
Gunshot Wounds
Weslaco Tragedy
What entities or persons were involved?
Eulalio Capetillo
Luz Fonseca De Capetillo
R. E. Erwin
Jack Ross
Where did it happen?
Three Miles West Of Progreso, Near Weslaco
Story Details
Key Persons
Eulalio Capetillo
Luz Fonseca De Capetillo
R. E. Erwin
Jack Ross
Location
Three Miles West Of Progreso, Near Weslaco
Event Date
Saturday Night, Aug. 28
Story Details
Despondent over financial and family troubles, Eulalio Capetillo shot his 14-year-old pregnant wife Luz twice in the chest and then shot himself. Relatives discovered the bodies after hearing shots; Capetillo died attempting to crawl to his wife's body. Justice of the Peace returned verdict of murder and suicide.