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January 17, 1936
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
In Anchorage, Alaska, George Ray was sentenced to six years in prison for manslaughter in the death of fisherman Edward Tapsa during a brawl last May; he claimed self-defense but the judge ruled the shooting unjustified.
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SIX YEARS IN CELL FOR RAY
Bristol Bay Man Sentenced After Manslaughter Conviction
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Jan. 17.- George Ray, 44, convicted of manslaughter in connection with the death of Edward Tapsa, Bristol Bay fisherman, in a brawl on May 1 last year, has been sentenced to six years in the McNeil Island penitentiary. Ray was indicted on a second degree murder charge and the jury found him guilty. Ray pleaded self defense. Judge Simon Hellenthal, in passing sentence, said the shooting was not justified.
Bristol Bay Man Sentenced After Manslaughter Conviction
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Jan. 17.- George Ray, 44, convicted of manslaughter in connection with the death of Edward Tapsa, Bristol Bay fisherman, in a brawl on May 1 last year, has been sentenced to six years in the McNeil Island penitentiary. Ray was indicted on a second degree murder charge and the jury found him guilty. Ray pleaded self defense. Judge Simon Hellenthal, in passing sentence, said the shooting was not justified.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Manslaughter Conviction
Sentencing
Self Defense
Bristol Bay Fisherman
Alaska Brawl
What entities or persons were involved?
George Ray
Edward Tapsa
Judge Simon Hellenthal
Where did it happen?
Anchorage, Alaska
Story Details
Key Persons
George Ray
Edward Tapsa
Judge Simon Hellenthal
Location
Anchorage, Alaska
Event Date
Brawl On May 1 Last Year; Sentenced Jan. 17
Story Details
George Ray, 44, convicted of manslaughter in the death of Edward Tapsa during a brawl, sentenced to six years in McNeil Island penitentiary after pleading self-defense; originally indicted for second-degree murder.