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Domestic News
April 2, 1829
Litchfield Enquirer
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
In Cincinnati, Ohio, on Friday night, Birdsell murdered his wife in a fit of jealousy by striking her with an axe, severing her head, in front of their children. He was jailed without attempting escape; trial set for May before Supreme Court.
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Cincinnati, Ohio, March 5.
Another Murder.—On Friday night last, a man of the name of Birdsell was committed to the jail of this county for the murder of his wife. We have not been able to obtain the exact particulars, but learn that in a fit of jealousy he knocked her down with an axe and severed her head from her body. She was the mother of several children, in whose presence the deed was perpetrated. He made no attempt to escape. His trial will take place before the Supreme Court in May next.
—Gaz.
Another Murder.—On Friday night last, a man of the name of Birdsell was committed to the jail of this county for the murder of his wife. We have not been able to obtain the exact particulars, but learn that in a fit of jealousy he knocked her down with an axe and severed her head from her body. She was the mother of several children, in whose presence the deed was perpetrated. He made no attempt to escape. His trial will take place before the Supreme Court in May next.
—Gaz.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Murder
Jealousy
Axe Killing
Cincinnati
Wife Murder
What entities or persons were involved?
Birdsell
Where did it happen?
Cincinnati, Ohio
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Cincinnati, Ohio
Event Date
Friday Night Last
Key Persons
Birdsell
Outcome
wife killed by axe, head severed; birdsell committed to jail; trial in may before supreme court
Event Details
Birdsell, in a fit of jealousy, knocked down his wife with an axe and severed her head from her body in the presence of their children; he made no attempt to escape and was committed to jail.