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June 15, 1887
Rock Island Daily Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In Elyria, Ohio, further developments implicate the 12-year-old son of murdered Mrs. Bell as the perpetrator, despite his blood-soaked state which he attributes to awakening during the attack. Father insists on tramps' guilt, but no clues found.
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Did the Boy Do the Deed?
Elyria, Ohio, June 15.-Further developments Tuesday point strongly to the 12-year-old son of the murdered Mrs. Bell, despite his tender years, as the perpetrator. The boy was almost soaked in blood, which he says was on him when he was awakened by the pistol shots, two of which, it transpires, took effect in Mrs. Bell's head before she was almost beheaded with an ax. The boy's father stoutly maintains that the boy's story is true about the tramps; that blood was thrown on him while asleep, and that he will stand by him to the last.
There is no clew to the tramps.
Elyria, Ohio, June 15.-Further developments Tuesday point strongly to the 12-year-old son of the murdered Mrs. Bell, despite his tender years, as the perpetrator. The boy was almost soaked in blood, which he says was on him when he was awakened by the pistol shots, two of which, it transpires, took effect in Mrs. Bell's head before she was almost beheaded with an ax. The boy's father stoutly maintains that the boy's story is true about the tramps; that blood was thrown on him while asleep, and that he will stand by him to the last.
There is no clew to the tramps.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Elyria Ohio
Boy Suspect
Mrs Bell
Tramps
What entities or persons were involved?
12 Year Old Son
Mrs. Bell
The Boy's Father
Where did it happen?
Elyria, Ohio
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Elyria, Ohio
Event Date
June 15
Key Persons
12 Year Old Son
Mrs. Bell
The Boy's Father
Outcome
mrs. bell murdered by two pistol shots to the head and nearly beheaded with an ax; no arrests, suspicion on the boy, no clues to tramps
Event Details
Further developments point to the 12-year-old son as perpetrator; boy found soaked in blood, claims awakened by shots; father maintains boy's story of tramps throwing blood on him while asleep