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April 15, 1935
The Times News
Hendersonville, Henderson County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Laurel, Miss., Miss Ouida Keeton, accused of murdering her mother by butchering her body with accomplice Carter, is sued for $1,900 in legal fees by her former lawyers. She is free on bond; confession was later repudiated after partial remains found.
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Miss Keeton Sued For Lawyers Fee
LAUREL, MISS., Apr. 15. (UP)
Miss Ouida Keeton, facing life in prison for the alleged butcher slaying of her mother, Mrs. Daisy Keeton, last January, has been named in a suit for $1,900 for legal services filed here by the law firm of Welch & Cooper.
Miss Keeton was named jointly with David F. McRae, her brother-in-law, the lawyers asserting they worked in her behalf from January to February 16, and although demands were made for payment, they have received no money.
The woman is free on bond pending hearing of an writ before the supreme court. Carter, middle aged man, is also charged in the case, but has not been tried.
A pair of legs and the lower part of the torso of a white woman, found by a negro hunter, led to the alleged confession by Miss Keeton that Carter and she had butchered her mother, but she later repudiated the story. No other portion of the body was ever found.
LAUREL, MISS., Apr. 15. (UP)
Miss Ouida Keeton, facing life in prison for the alleged butcher slaying of her mother, Mrs. Daisy Keeton, last January, has been named in a suit for $1,900 for legal services filed here by the law firm of Welch & Cooper.
Miss Keeton was named jointly with David F. McRae, her brother-in-law, the lawyers asserting they worked in her behalf from January to February 16, and although demands were made for payment, they have received no money.
The woman is free on bond pending hearing of an writ before the supreme court. Carter, middle aged man, is also charged in the case, but has not been tried.
A pair of legs and the lower part of the torso of a white woman, found by a negro hunter, led to the alleged confession by Miss Keeton that Carter and she had butchered her mother, but she later repudiated the story. No other portion of the body was ever found.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Murder Accusation
Lawyers Fee Suit
Butcher Slaying
Confession Repudiation
Body Parts Discovery
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Ouida Keeton
Mrs. Daisy Keeton
David F. Mcrae
Carter
Welch & Cooper
Where did it happen?
Laurel, Miss.
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Ouida Keeton
Mrs. Daisy Keeton
David F. Mcrae
Carter
Welch & Cooper
Location
Laurel, Miss.
Event Date
Last January
Story Details
Miss Ouida Keeton, accused of butchering her mother Mrs. Daisy Keeton with Carter, faces a lawsuit from lawyers Welch & Cooper for $1,900 in unpaid fees. She repudiated her confession after body parts were found.