When was it published?

November 28, 1872 in Bozeman Avant Courier

Domestic News November 28, 1872

Bozeman Avant Courier

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Thos Deyarmon, Robert Dempsey, William O'donnel

Q: What keywords are associated?

Homicide, Twin Bridges, Robert Dempsey, William Odonnell, Self Defense, Shooting

Bozeman, Gallatin County, Montana

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What is this article about?

Robert Dempsey shot and killed William O'Donnel, a half-breed boy he raised, at Twin Bridges in self-defense after the boy threatened his family with a rifle. Dempsey surrendered to authorities.

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HOMICIDE AT TWIN BRIDGES.-Mr. Thos Deyarmon, Sheriff of Madison county, informs us that Robert Dempsey, well known in Montana, shot and killed a half breed named William O'Donnel at Twin Bridges on last Thursday night. He was a boy Dempsey had raised. He became vicious, getting drunk and threatening the lives of the family. On this occasion he had a rifle and threatened to shoot one or more of the family. Dempsey seized him, got possession of the gun, and shot him through the breast. He died in a short time. Dempsey went to Virginia and surrendered himself. It is believed the act was in self defence.-New Northwest.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Homicide Twin Bridges Robert Dempsey William Odonnell Self Defense Shooting

What entities or persons were involved?

Thos Deyarmon Robert Dempsey William O'donnel

Where did it happen?

Twin Bridges

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Twin Bridges

Event Date

Last Thursday Night

Key Persons

Thos Deyarmon Robert Dempsey William O'donnel

Outcome

william o'donnel shot through the breast and died in a short time. dempsey surrendered himself and it is believed the act was in self defence.

Event Details

Robert Dempsey shot and killed William O'Donnel, a half-breed boy he had raised, at Twin Bridges. The boy became vicious, got drunk, threatened the lives of the family, and on this occasion had a rifle and threatened to shoot one or more of the family. Dempsey seized him, got possession of the gun, and shot him through the breast.