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Domestic News
April 14, 1831
Winchester Virginia Republican
Winchester, Virginia
What is this article about?
A pregnant woman, Mrs. Insley, was brutally murdered with an axe in Dorchester County, Maryland, on the 2nd of last month, likely by two farm workers seeking money. Her husband was absent; suspects arrested and awaiting April trial.
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A horrid murder was committed in Dorchester county, Md. on the 2d ult. on the person of a Mrs. Insley, then in an advanced state of pregnancy. The instrument used for the purpose was an axe, with which her skull was fractured, her throat cut, and her arm broken. The murder is believed to have been committed by a colored man and woman working on the farm, for the purpose of obtaining money which was supposed to be in the house. The husband of the lady was absent at the time. The suspected persons have been arrested, and will take their trial in April.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Dorchester County
Mrs Insley
Axe Murder
Arrest
Pregnant Victim
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Insley
Colored Man And Woman (Suspects)
Where did it happen?
Dorchester County, Md.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Dorchester County, Md.
Event Date
2d Ult.
Key Persons
Mrs. Insley
Colored Man And Woman (Suspects)
Outcome
mrs. insley killed (skull fractured, throat cut, arm broken); suspects arrested, trial in april
Event Details
Mrs. Insley, pregnant, murdered with axe by suspected farm workers seeking money while husband absent.