When was it published?

July 16, 1878 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News July 16, 1878

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Patrick O'keefe, Brock, Liza Ridlon

Q: What keywords are associated?

Taunton Shooting, Brothel Murder, Jealousy Killing, Arrest, O'keefe Death

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Patrick O'Keefe, a saloon keeper, was fatally shot through the heart at a brothel in Taunton, Mass., by Brock, son of the proprietress, due to jealousy over Liza Ridlon. Brock also wounded Ridlon in the arm and has been arrested. O'Keefe died moments after the shooting.

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Patrick O'Keefe, saloon keeper, was shot through the heart last night at a brothel in Taunton, Mass., by a son of the proprietress named Brock. Cause supposed to be jealousy. The murderer has been arrested. It appears that Brock fired two shots, the first passing through Liza Ridlon's arm and the other through O'Keefe's heart. O'Keefe sprang from his bed to the floor, but did not speak, living but a few moments after the shooting. O'Keefe was a saloon keeper with bad antecedents. Brock is 21 years of age and a haunter of brothels. Brock has been very intimate with the girl Ridlon and was extremely jealous.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Taunton Shooting Brothel Murder Jealousy Killing Arrest O'keefe Death

What entities or persons were involved?

Patrick O'keefe Brock Liza Ridlon

Where did it happen?

Taunton, Mass.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Taunton, Mass.

Event Date

Last Night

Key Persons

Patrick O'keefe Brock Liza Ridlon

Outcome

o'keefe shot through heart and died moments later; liza ridlon shot through arm; brock arrested.

Event Details

Patrick O'Keefe was shot through the heart by Brock at a brothel due to jealousy over Liza Ridlon. Brock fired two shots, first wounding Ridlon and second killing O'Keefe, who sprang from bed but did not speak.