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March 22, 1952
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
What is this article about?
In New Haven, Conn., Homer Wright, 42, and his wife Ophelia, 41, were killed by a dynamite booby trap in their delivery truck after Wright thwarted a robbery on Feb. 27 and was set to testify against suspect Leroy Reddick, who is free on bail.
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Booby Trap Blast Kills Robbery Witness
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FIFEMEN POUR WATER OVER DEBRIS of a light delivery truck wrecked by a dynamite booby trap explosion that killed Homer Wright, 42, and his wife, Ophelia, 41, in New Haven, Conn. Wright thwarted an attempted robbery in New Haven, Feb. 27, and was scheduled to testify against Leroy Reddick, who is at liberty on bail after his arrest in connection with the attempted holdup. The dynamite charge apparently was set to go off with the touch of the truck's starter. Wright's body is at left, foreground.
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FIFEMEN POUR WATER OVER DEBRIS of a light delivery truck wrecked by a dynamite booby trap explosion that killed Homer Wright, 42, and his wife, Ophelia, 41, in New Haven, Conn. Wright thwarted an attempted robbery in New Haven, Feb. 27, and was scheduled to testify against Leroy Reddick, who is at liberty on bail after his arrest in connection with the attempted holdup. The dynamite charge apparently was set to go off with the touch of the truck's starter. Wright's body is at left, foreground.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Booby Trap
Dynamite Explosion
Robbery Witness
Murder
Testimony
New Haven
What entities or persons were involved?
Homer Wright
Ophelia Wright
Leroy Reddick
Where did it happen?
New Haven, Conn.
Story Details
Key Persons
Homer Wright
Ophelia Wright
Leroy Reddick
Location
New Haven, Conn.
Event Date
Feb. 27
Story Details
Homer Wright and his wife Ophelia were killed by a dynamite booby trap in their truck after Wright stopped a robbery and was due to testify against suspect Leroy Reddick.