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January 25, 1928
Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
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In Houston, Texas, on Jan. 24, B.T. Quarles, a 45-year-old civil engineer, shot his 30-year-old wife Sally Belle Quarles and 14-year-old step-son George O'Donnell to death in their home before killing himself with the same revolver; bodies discovered by roommate D.H. Tucker, ruled double murder-suicide by coroner.
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QUARLES KILLS WIFE, STEP-SON THEN HIMSELF
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 24 (P)-B. T. Quarles, 45, a civil engineer, his wife, Mrs. Sally Belle Quarles, 30, and his 14 year old step-son, George O'Donnell, were found shot to death in their home here tonight.
The bodies were discovered by D. H. Tucker, assistant civil service commissioner for the city, who roomed at the Quarles home.
Near Quarles' body officers found a revolver, with four bullets discharged. Coroner Campbell Overstreet, after an investigation, gave verdict of double murder and suicide. He said Quarles had shot his wife and step-son to death and then ended his own life with the same weapon.
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 24 (P)-B. T. Quarles, 45, a civil engineer, his wife, Mrs. Sally Belle Quarles, 30, and his 14 year old step-son, George O'Donnell, were found shot to death in their home here tonight.
The bodies were discovered by D. H. Tucker, assistant civil service commissioner for the city, who roomed at the Quarles home.
Near Quarles' body officers found a revolver, with four bullets discharged. Coroner Campbell Overstreet, after an investigation, gave verdict of double murder and suicide. He said Quarles had shot his wife and step-son to death and then ended his own life with the same weapon.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Murder Suicide
Family Killing
Houston Texas
Civil Engineer
What entities or persons were involved?
B. T. Quarles
Mrs. Sally Belle Quarles
George O'donnell
D. H. Tucker
Coroner Campbell Overstreet
Where did it happen?
Houston, Texas
Story Details
Key Persons
B. T. Quarles
Mrs. Sally Belle Quarles
George O'donnell
D. H. Tucker
Coroner Campbell Overstreet
Location
Houston, Texas
Event Date
Jan. 24
Story Details
B. T. Quarles shot his wife and step-son to death and then ended his own life with the same revolver in their home; bodies discovered by roommate D. H. Tucker; coroner ruled double murder and suicide.