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January 28, 1902
The Washington Times
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Parkersburg, W. Va., 19-year-old Thomas Tucker murdered 35-year-old Mary Beal by slashing her throat due to jealousy, then attempted suicide but survived.
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MURDER DUE TO JEALOUSY.
White Woman Killed by Negro, Who Then Tries to End His Own Life.
PARKERSBURG, W. Va., Jan. 27.-Shortly before midnight, in the shadow of the Logan Memorial Church, Thomas Tucker cut Mary Beal's throat with a razor, almost severing her head from the body.
Leaving her in the street he went home and told what he had done, and then tried to kill himself. He shot at himself twice and twice gashed his throat, but will recover. Jealousy was the motive.
"I killed Mary because I loved her," said Tucker.
He is colored and nineteen years old. She was thirty-five years old and white.
White Woman Killed by Negro, Who Then Tries to End His Own Life.
PARKERSBURG, W. Va., Jan. 27.-Shortly before midnight, in the shadow of the Logan Memorial Church, Thomas Tucker cut Mary Beal's throat with a razor, almost severing her head from the body.
Leaving her in the street he went home and told what he had done, and then tried to kill himself. He shot at himself twice and twice gashed his throat, but will recover. Jealousy was the motive.
"I killed Mary because I loved her," said Tucker.
He is colored and nineteen years old. She was thirty-five years old and white.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
Love
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Jealousy
Suicide Attempt
Interracial Killing
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Tucker
Mary Beal
Where did it happen?
Parkersburg, W. Va., Shadow Of The Logan Memorial Church
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas Tucker
Mary Beal
Location
Parkersburg, W. Va., Shadow Of The Logan Memorial Church
Event Date
Jan. 27
Story Details
Thomas Tucker cut Mary Beal's throat with a razor due to jealousy, nearly severing her head, then attempted suicide by shooting and slashing his throat but survived.