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Domestic News
April 28, 1821
Winchester Republican
Winchester, Virginia
What is this article about?
John Murdock of Upper Canada was jailed in Brockville on the 27th of last month for murdering his brother James with an axe in the woods, burying the body, which was later found by the victim's dog.
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Fratricide.—John Murdock, of Upper Canada, was committed to Brockville jail, on the 27th of last month, for the murder of his brother James. In his examination, he stated that he and his brother were in the woods, and while he (the prisoner) was in a stooping posture he was under the impression that his brother had raised the axe to strike him; believing this, he seized his axe, and struck his brother on the breast, which brought him to the ground, and he repeated the blows until assured he had effected his murderous design. He then dug a hole and buried the body, which was found by the sagacity of a faithful dog, which belonged to the deceased.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Fratricide
Upper Canada
Brockville Jail
Axe Murder
Brother Killing
What entities or persons were involved?
John Murdock
James Murdock
Where did it happen?
Upper Canada (Brockville)
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Upper Canada (Brockville)
Event Date
27th Of Last Month
Key Persons
John Murdock
James Murdock
Outcome
james murdock killed by axe blows to the breast; body buried and later discovered by his dog; john murdock committed to jail
Event Details
John Murdock, believing his brother James was about to strike him with an axe while they were in the woods, seized his own axe and struck James on the breast, repeating blows until death, then buried the body.