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April 19, 1952
The Home Journal
Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas County, Virgin Islands
What is this article about?
Ralph Joseph was fatally shot twice by Evans 'Kaiser' George near St. Joseph Hall in the Savan after an altercation involving George's girlfriend Cynthia Blyden. George surrendered to authorities with his pistol and was detained at Fort Christian.
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Youth Shot Twice, Dies
Kaiser George Gives Up; Slays Ralph Joseph
Ralph Joseph, who was shot in the stomach and neck by Evans 'Kaiser' George near the St. Joseph Hall in the Savan last night died at 3:30 this morning at the hospital, four hours after the shooting.
George went to the home of Cpl. Matthias to give himself up, and also delivered to him a French made .25 cal. automatic pistol. He was arrested and taken to Fort Christian where he is being detained pending a hearing.
Witnesses said that Joseph was talking to George's girl friend, Cynthia Blyden, when George came up. Joseph and George pushed each other, and when they separated, George warned Joseph, 'Don't come any closer.'
Then George fired two shots and Joseph fell to the ground.
Charles Thompson, who arrived on the scene in his car took him to the hospital.
George told policemen that Joseph provoked him.
Kaiser George Gives Up; Slays Ralph Joseph
Ralph Joseph, who was shot in the stomach and neck by Evans 'Kaiser' George near the St. Joseph Hall in the Savan last night died at 3:30 this morning at the hospital, four hours after the shooting.
George went to the home of Cpl. Matthias to give himself up, and also delivered to him a French made .25 cal. automatic pistol. He was arrested and taken to Fort Christian where he is being detained pending a hearing.
Witnesses said that Joseph was talking to George's girl friend, Cynthia Blyden, when George came up. Joseph and George pushed each other, and when they separated, George warned Joseph, 'Don't come any closer.'
Then George fired two shots and Joseph fell to the ground.
Charles Thompson, who arrived on the scene in his car took him to the hospital.
George told policemen that Joseph provoked him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Shooting
Murder
Arrest
Surrender
Provocation
What entities or persons were involved?
Ralph Joseph
Evans 'Kaiser' George
Cynthia Blyden
Cpl. Matthias
Charles Thompson
Where did it happen?
Near The St. Joseph Hall In The Savan
Story Details
Key Persons
Ralph Joseph
Evans 'Kaiser' George
Cynthia Blyden
Cpl. Matthias
Charles Thompson
Location
Near The St. Joseph Hall In The Savan
Event Date
Last Night
Story Details
Evans 'Kaiser' George shot Ralph Joseph twice after Joseph spoke to George's girlfriend Cynthia Blyden and they pushed each other; Joseph died four hours later, George surrendered and was arrested.