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Domestic News August 29, 1927

The Daily Alaska Empire

Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska

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In Madisonville, Ky., Fred Russell, 20, was found murdered near Providence Fair Grounds, and his fiancée Pauline de Armond, 16, was brutally beaten and assaulted nearby. The couple went missing after leaving her uncle's home last Wednesday; police suspect robbers.

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MAN IS SLAIN: GIRL ATTACKED

Brutal Crime Revealed when Search Is Made for Two Missing

MADISONVILLE, Ky., Aug. 29 - Fred Russell, aged 20, has been found dead, and his fiancee, Miss Pauline de Armond, aged 16 years found nearby, brutally beaten and tied near the old Fair Grounds at Providence. The Police believe Russell was murdered and Miss de Armond attacked by robbers.

The young couple left Miss de Armond's uncle's home here last Wednesday. When they did not return, he began a search. The automobile was found near the Fair Grounds Friday morning.

Russell's body was found 300 yards away. He had been dead, it is believed, since Wednesday night.

The girl, unconscious, was found 75 yards away. She had been attacked, her jaw broken and hole knocked in her head. Her clothing had been virtually torn from her body. The ground showed indications of a hard struggle.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime

What keywords are associated?

Murder Assault Providence Madisonville Robbers Fair Grounds

What entities or persons were involved?

Fred Russell Pauline De Armond

Where did it happen?

Providence

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Providence

Event Date

Wednesday Night

Key Persons

Fred Russell Pauline De Armond

Outcome

fred russell murdered; pauline de armond brutally beaten, jaw broken, head injured, clothing torn, unconscious

Event Details

Fred Russell and Pauline de Armond left her uncle's home in Madisonville last Wednesday and did not return. Their automobile was found near Providence Fair Grounds Friday morning. Russell's body was discovered 300 yards away, dead since Wednesday night. De Armond was found 75 yards away, tied, beaten, and showing signs of struggle. Police believe robbers committed the murder and attack.

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