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Story March 7, 1931

Hyder Weekly Herald

Hyder, Alaska

What is this article about?

Federal authorities arrest Bert McDonald in Portland and Lloyd Close in Ketchikan, charging them with first-degree murder in the October killing of fish buyer George P. Marshal near Ketchikan, Alaska, solving the mystery via Special Investigator T. N. Henry's inquiry requested by U.S. Attorney H. D. Stabler.

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Two Under Arrest For Murder of Ketchikan Man

With the arrest of Bert McDonald at Portland and of Lloyd Close at Ketchikan, Federal authorities are confident they have solved the mystery of the killing last October of George P. Marshal, fish buyer, near Ketchikan.

Both men have been charged with murder in first degree as a result of the investigations of T. N. Henry, a Special Investigator of the Bureau of Investigation, who was sent to Alaska to conduct the inquiry at the request of United States Attorney H. D. Stabler.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Story Mystery

What themes does it cover?

Crime Punishment Justice

What keywords are associated?

Murder Arrest Ketchikan Federal Investigation Alaska First Degree Murder

What entities or persons were involved?

Bert Mcdonald Lloyd Close George P. Marshal T. N. Henry H. D. Stabler

Where did it happen?

Near Ketchikan, Alaska; Portland

Story Details

Key Persons

Bert Mcdonald Lloyd Close George P. Marshal T. N. Henry H. D. Stabler

Location

Near Ketchikan, Alaska; Portland

Event Date

Last October

Story Details

Bert McDonald and Lloyd Close arrested and charged with first-degree murder for killing George P. Marshal near Ketchikan last October; mystery solved by federal investigator T. N. Henry at request of U.S. Attorney H. D. Stabler.

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