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Story
August 25, 1938
The Ely Miner
Ely, Saint Louis County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Kidnapper Otis Meredith dies in Grand Rapids hospital on Friday after being shot while fleeing officers near Effie; his companion John Couch surrenders. Meredith's mother takes his body to Ashtown, Kansas for burial.
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The government was saved considerable trouble when Otis Meredith, kidnapper of a St. Louis couple, died at the Grand Rapids hospital, Friday. Meredith and his companion, John Couch, were trapped by officers at the home of the former's father-in-law near Effie. Couch surrendered and Meredith was shot when he attempted to flee.
He lived from Monday when he was shot, to Friday.
The dead man's mother again demonstrated the truth of "a man's best friend is his mother" by sticking to her boy and taking his body to Ashtown, Kansas for burial.
He lived from Monday when he was shot, to Friday.
The dead man's mother again demonstrated the truth of "a man's best friend is his mother" by sticking to her boy and taking his body to Ashtown, Kansas for burial.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Kidnapping
Capture
Shooting
Death
Burial
What entities or persons were involved?
Otis Meredith
John Couch
Where did it happen?
Grand Rapids Hospital, Near Effie, Ashtown, Kansas
Story Details
Key Persons
Otis Meredith
John Couch
Location
Grand Rapids Hospital, Near Effie, Ashtown, Kansas
Event Date
Monday To Friday
Story Details
Otis Meredith and John Couch, kidnappers of a St. Louis couple, are trapped by officers near Effie. Couch surrenders; Meredith is shot fleeing and dies in hospital Friday, avoiding trial. His mother buries him in Ashtown, Kansas.