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Domestic News June 27, 1922

Imperial Valley Press

El Centro, Imperial County, California

What is this article about?

In Moultrie, Ga., jealousy led to a fatal knife fight among three girls on June 27: Miss Molly Walters killed, her sister Florence slightly wounded, and Miss Sarah Creech charged with murder, claiming self-defense.

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GIRLS BATTLE TO DEATH WITH KNIVES

MOULTRIE, Ga., June 27. Jealousy was today believed by police to be the cause of a fight which resulted fatally for Miss Molly Walters, beautiful Moultrie girl and the wounding of her sister, Miss Florence Walters, by Miss Sarah Creech.

Miss Creech was lodged in jail charged with murder following a fight between the three late yesterday when a knife was plunged into Miss Molly Walters. Florence Walters was slightly wounded.

Miss Creech pleaded self defense when arraigned.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Girls Fight Knife Attack Moultrie Murder Jealousy Stabbing

What entities or persons were involved?

Miss Molly Walters Miss Florence Walters Miss Sarah Creech

Where did it happen?

Moultrie, Ga.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Moultrie, Ga.

Event Date

June 27

Key Persons

Miss Molly Walters Miss Florence Walters Miss Sarah Creech

Outcome

miss molly walters died from knife wound; miss florence walters slightly wounded; miss sarah creech lodged in jail charged with murder and pleaded self-defense.

Event Details

Jealousy believed cause of fight between Miss Molly Walters, Miss Florence Walters, and Miss Sarah Creech late yesterday; knife plunged into Miss Molly Walters resulting in her death.

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