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March 27, 1921
The Columbus Dispatch
Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Ben Fowler, 40, was fatally shot by father-in-law George Spruill in Pickens County after trying to force entry to see his estranged wife. Spruill was arrested; Fowler leaves widow and two children.
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FOWLER KILLED
BY FATHER-IN-LAW
Killed at Spruill Home in Pickens County Thursday Night.
Mr. Ben. Fowler, aged forty years, was shot and almost instantly killed by his father-in-law, Mr. George Spruill, at the latter's home just across the line in Pickens county last Thursday night about 8 o'clock.
Fowler had gone to the Spruill home to see his wife, the daughter of Spruill, from whom he had been separated for more than a year, it is said. It is reported that he was in a mean temper and was warned to leave the place. He returned a second and a third time. The last time he was armed, and attempted to force his way into the Spruill home, when he was repulsed with a shot from Spruill. The charge entered his right shoulder. and death resulted in a short time.
Fowler is survived by his widow and two children. The children resided with him in another neighborhood.
Mr. Spruill was arrested by Pickens county authorities.
BY FATHER-IN-LAW
Killed at Spruill Home in Pickens County Thursday Night.
Mr. Ben. Fowler, aged forty years, was shot and almost instantly killed by his father-in-law, Mr. George Spruill, at the latter's home just across the line in Pickens county last Thursday night about 8 o'clock.
Fowler had gone to the Spruill home to see his wife, the daughter of Spruill, from whom he had been separated for more than a year, it is said. It is reported that he was in a mean temper and was warned to leave the place. He returned a second and a third time. The last time he was armed, and attempted to force his way into the Spruill home, when he was repulsed with a shot from Spruill. The charge entered his right shoulder. and death resulted in a short time.
Fowler is survived by his widow and two children. The children resided with him in another neighborhood.
Mr. Spruill was arrested by Pickens county authorities.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Family Drama
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Family
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Shooting
Family Dispute
Father In Law Killing
Separation
Pickens County
What entities or persons were involved?
Ben Fowler
George Spruill
Where did it happen?
Spruill Home In Pickens County
Story Details
Key Persons
Ben Fowler
George Spruill
Location
Spruill Home In Pickens County
Event Date
Last Thursday Night About 8 O'clock
Story Details
Ben Fowler was shot and killed by his father-in-law George Spruill at the Spruill home after repeatedly attempting to see his separated wife, culminating in an armed entry attempt.