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April 16, 1881
Public Ledger
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
A triple murder occurred seven miles from San Antonio, Texas, where John Simmons was found with his throat cut, and the bodies of a child and Mrs. Parker (Mrs. Simmons' mother) were discovered with crushed skulls. Herder J.S. Phillips suspects Simmons but was committed without bail.
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TRIPLE MURDER IN TEXAS.
GALVESTON, April 16.-A News'
San Antonio special details a terrible
triple murder which took place about
seven miles from that city. John
Simmons, a heavy stock owner, left
home on Sunday; yesterday a herder.
named J. S. Phillips, went out with
the sheep about noon. Mr. Simmons
was found lying in the herder's room
with his throat cut, and, from appearances, he had been outrageously assaulted. The alarm was given and
soon the bodies of a child and Mrs.
Simmons' mother, Mrs. Parker, were
found at the foot of an embankment
about a hundred yards from the house
with their skulls crushed in. The
herder seems to think that Simmons
is the murderer, but he himself
was committed without bail
GALVESTON, April 16.-A News'
San Antonio special details a terrible
triple murder which took place about
seven miles from that city. John
Simmons, a heavy stock owner, left
home on Sunday; yesterday a herder.
named J. S. Phillips, went out with
the sheep about noon. Mr. Simmons
was found lying in the herder's room
with his throat cut, and, from appearances, he had been outrageously assaulted. The alarm was given and
soon the bodies of a child and Mrs.
Simmons' mother, Mrs. Parker, were
found at the foot of an embankment
about a hundred yards from the house
with their skulls crushed in. The
herder seems to think that Simmons
is the murderer, but he himself
was committed without bail
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Triple Murder
Throat Cut
Skulls Crushed
Texas Crime
Herder Suspect
What entities or persons were involved?
John Simmons
J. S. Phillips
Mrs. Parker
Where did it happen?
Seven Miles From San Antonio, Texas
Story Details
Key Persons
John Simmons
J. S. Phillips
Mrs. Parker
Location
Seven Miles From San Antonio, Texas
Event Date
Sunday Before April 16
Story Details
John Simmons left home on Sunday; the next day, herder J.S. Phillips found Simmons dead with throat cut and assaulted in the herder's room. Bodies of a child and Mrs. Parker were found nearby with crushed skulls. Phillips suspects Simmons but was arrested without bail.