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July 22, 1776
The Boston Gazette, Or, Country Journal
Boston, Watertown, Suffolk County, Middlesex County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Bazel Bouderot, a Nova Scotian accused of murdering Capt. Thomas Patton and eight others in February 1772, was captured in Canada last April by Capt. Hector M'Neil, brought to the city last Sunday, and sent to Newbury Port for trial.
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Last Sunday one Bazel Bouderot, a native of Nova Scotia, was brought to this city from Canada, charged with being a principal in the murder of Capt. Thomas Patton, and eight other persons, in Nova Scotia, in February 1772. Soon after this murder was perpetrated, he fled his country, and has been wandering from place to place ever since, till last April, when he was providentially detected by Capt. Hector M'Neil, properly secured, and sent forward to receive the just reward of his crimes. He was yesterday sent from this city to Newbury Port, the place where Capt. Patton last lived, for examination and trial.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Fugitive
Capture
Trial
Nova Scotia
What entities or persons were involved?
Bazel Bouderot
Capt. Thomas Patton
Capt. Hector M'neil
Where did it happen?
Nova Scotia, Canada, Newbury Port
Story Details
Key Persons
Bazel Bouderot
Capt. Thomas Patton
Capt. Hector M'neil
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada, Newbury Port
Event Date
February 1772
Story Details
Bazel Bouderot, principal in the 1772 murder of Capt. Thomas Patton and eight others in Nova Scotia, fled and wandered until captured last April by Capt. Hector M'Neil, then transported for trial.