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April 29, 1853
The Athens Post
Athens, Mcminn County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
In Decatur, Michigan, Mr. Keeler murdered his wife by shooting her through the heart, arranged her body, then poisoned himself and died in agony. Discovered by his father, Judge Keeler, after their absence raised concerns.
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Suicide And Murder in Michigan.
The Niles Union of March 31st says:
"We understand that a melancholy affair transpired at Decatur on the first of the week. Mr. Keeler of Decatur, son of Judge Keeler of Keelersville, and his wife were found dead in their house on Monday last. The house had been closed for one or two days, the neighbors supposing the family was absent on a visit. Judge K. being anxious in regard to their absence, entered the house, and found the dead bodies of his children. The wife was lying on the floor, with a pillow under her head, a handkerchief around her face, and properly laid out, as is usual with a corpse. The son was found on a bed, and gave evidence of having died in great agony. It is supposed Mr. Keeler first shot his wife through the heart, arranged her in the position in which she was found, and taking poison intended to lay himself beside her and die. The cause for this sad affair we do not know."
The Niles Union of March 31st says:
"We understand that a melancholy affair transpired at Decatur on the first of the week. Mr. Keeler of Decatur, son of Judge Keeler of Keelersville, and his wife were found dead in their house on Monday last. The house had been closed for one or two days, the neighbors supposing the family was absent on a visit. Judge K. being anxious in regard to their absence, entered the house, and found the dead bodies of his children. The wife was lying on the floor, with a pillow under her head, a handkerchief around her face, and properly laid out, as is usual with a corpse. The son was found on a bed, and gave evidence of having died in great agony. It is supposed Mr. Keeler first shot his wife through the heart, arranged her in the position in which she was found, and taking poison intended to lay himself beside her and die. The cause for this sad affair we do not know."
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
Family
What keywords are associated?
Suicide
Murder
Michigan
Decatur
Poison
Shooting
Family Tragedy
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Keeler
Mrs. Keeler
Judge Keeler
Where did it happen?
Decatur, Michigan; Keelersville
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. Keeler
Mrs. Keeler
Judge Keeler
Location
Decatur, Michigan; Keelersville
Event Date
Monday Last, Around March 31st
Story Details
Mr. Keeler shot his wife through the heart, arranged her body on the floor, then poisoned himself and died in agony on the bed. Their bodies were discovered by Judge Keeler after a few days of absence.