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Domestic News
December 3, 1875
The Andrew County Republican
Savannah, Andrew County, Missouri
What is this article about?
In Bollinger County, German Township, Catherine Burr was killed by William Pints, a half-witted child, while hunting wild grapes; her skull was crushed with an ax, and Pints claimed it was accidental.
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Bollinger County.
On the morning of the 15th Catherine Burr, a step-daughter of John Long, who lives in German Township, started on a hunt for wild grapes, accompanied by a younger brother and William Pints, the last a half-witted child. Shortly after the little brother returned to the house with the baskets and a bloody ax, stating that Pints had killed the girl. A search proved the truth of the statement, the body of the girl being found with her skull crushed in. Pints acknowledged the deed, but claimed it to have been accidental.
On the morning of the 15th Catherine Burr, a step-daughter of John Long, who lives in German Township, started on a hunt for wild grapes, accompanied by a younger brother and William Pints, the last a half-witted child. Shortly after the little brother returned to the house with the baskets and a bloody ax, stating that Pints had killed the girl. A search proved the truth of the statement, the body of the girl being found with her skull crushed in. Pints acknowledged the deed, but claimed it to have been accidental.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Child Murder
Accidental Killing
Bollinger County
Skull Crushed
Wild Grapes Hunt
What entities or persons were involved?
Catherine Burr
John Long
William Pints
Where did it happen?
Bollinger County, German Township
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Bollinger County, German Township
Event Date
Morning Of The 15th
Key Persons
Catherine Burr
John Long
William Pints
Outcome
catherine burr killed, skull crushed in; william pints acknowledged the deed but claimed accidental
Event Details
Catherine Burr started hunting wild grapes with younger brother and William Pints; brother returned with bloody ax saying Pints killed her; body found with crushed skull; Pints confessed but claimed accident