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October 5, 1916
The County Record
Kingstree, Williamsburg County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
In McCormick, J. C. Crosswell, 55, was shot and killed by his son Horace during a family argument on October 2. The son intervened in his parents' dispute, grabbed a shotgun, and fired, causing instantaneous death. An inquest by Magistrate Holloway confirmed the cause.
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LAD KILLS HIS FATHER.
J. C. Crosswell Shot by His Son, Horace Crosswell.
McCormick, October 2.—J. C. Crosswell, aged 55, was shot and killed last Thursday afternoon by his son, Horace Crosswell.
From what can be learned, the father was in argument with his wife, which came to a heated discussion, when the younger Crosswell interceded in behalf of his mother. When the father turned on him he is said to have grabbed a shotgun and fired, the whole load taking effect in his father's face. Death was instantaneous.
Magistrate Holloway went immediately to the scene and held an inquest, the verdict being that the man met death by gunshot wounds at the hands of his son, Horace Crosswell.
J. C. Crosswell Shot by His Son, Horace Crosswell.
McCormick, October 2.—J. C. Crosswell, aged 55, was shot and killed last Thursday afternoon by his son, Horace Crosswell.
From what can be learned, the father was in argument with his wife, which came to a heated discussion, when the younger Crosswell interceded in behalf of his mother. When the father turned on him he is said to have grabbed a shotgun and fired, the whole load taking effect in his father's face. Death was instantaneous.
Magistrate Holloway went immediately to the scene and held an inquest, the verdict being that the man met death by gunshot wounds at the hands of his son, Horace Crosswell.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Family Drama
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Family
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Patricide
Family Argument
Shotgun Shooting
Inquest
Instant Death
What entities or persons were involved?
J. C. Crosswell
Horace Crosswell
Magistrate Holloway
Where did it happen?
Mccormick
Story Details
Key Persons
J. C. Crosswell
Horace Crosswell
Magistrate Holloway
Location
Mccormick
Event Date
October 2
Story Details
During a heated argument between J. C. Crosswell and his wife, son Horace intervened for his mother, then shot his father in the face with a shotgun when confronted, causing instant death. Inquest by Magistrate Holloway ruled death by gunshot from the son.