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December 13, 1922
The Watchman And Southron
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
In Harlan, Kentucky, a grand jury indicts John Marcum, Jerry Reed, and James Robinson for the 1920 murder of Laura Parsons, following an investigation by former convict John Bramley. Previously, Dr. H.C. Winnes was tried but acquitted by a hung jury, and the case dismissed.
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MURDER MYSTERY SOLVED
Kentucky Case Reopened as Result of Investigation by Convict.
Harlan, Ky., Dec. 9.~An independent investigation by John Bramley, a former convict was started while he was in prison and continued after his release, today was credited with the re-opening of the Laura Parson's murder case here.
A Harlan county grand jury has indicted John Marcum, former head of a convict road camp at Dillon; Jerry Reed and James Robinson, convicts. Miss Parsons was killed in 1920. Dr. H. C. Winnes, of Cincinnati, a veterinarian, was tried for the crime, but the jury failed to agree and the case was later dismissed.
Kentucky Case Reopened as Result of Investigation by Convict.
Harlan, Ky., Dec. 9.~An independent investigation by John Bramley, a former convict was started while he was in prison and continued after his release, today was credited with the re-opening of the Laura Parson's murder case here.
A Harlan county grand jury has indicted John Marcum, former head of a convict road camp at Dillon; Jerry Reed and James Robinson, convicts. Miss Parsons was killed in 1920. Dr. H. C. Winnes, of Cincinnati, a veterinarian, was tried for the crime, but the jury failed to agree and the case was later dismissed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Mystery
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Murder Mystery
Kentucky Indictment
Convict Investigation
1920 Murder
Grand Jury
What entities or persons were involved?
John Bramley
Laura Parsons
John Marcum
Jerry Reed
James Robinson
Dr. H. C. Winnes
Where did it happen?
Harlan, Kentucky
Story Details
Key Persons
John Bramley
Laura Parsons
John Marcum
Jerry Reed
James Robinson
Dr. H. C. Winnes
Location
Harlan, Kentucky
Event Date
1920
Story Details
Former convict John Bramley investigates the 1920 murder of Laura Parsons in Harlan, Kentucky, leading to the reopening of the case and indictment of John Marcum, Jerry Reed, and James Robinson by a grand jury. Dr. H. C. Winnes had previously been tried but the jury failed to agree, resulting in dismissal.