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September 5, 1927
The Siftings Herald
Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
Isom Haygood fatally shot his sweetheart Nancy Crockett near Limestone, Kentucky, before killing himself in a rage, reportedly due to a recent disagreement between the longtime couple. (Dateline: Ashland, Ky., Sept. 5.)
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Another Kentucky Tragedy Enacted
MAN KILLS SWEETHEART AND SELF.
ASHLAND, Ky., Sept. 5.(AP)—Isom Haygood, shot and killed Nancy Crockett and then turned the gun on himself, taking his own life during a fit of rage, according to word received here today. The shooting is said to have occurred near Limestone. A report here said Haygood and the woman had been sweethearts for some time and a few days ago had a disagreement which officials believe caused the shooting.
MAN KILLS SWEETHEART AND SELF.
ASHLAND, Ky., Sept. 5.(AP)—Isom Haygood, shot and killed Nancy Crockett and then turned the gun on himself, taking his own life during a fit of rage, according to word received here today. The shooting is said to have occurred near Limestone. A report here said Haygood and the woman had been sweethearts for some time and a few days ago had a disagreement which officials believe caused the shooting.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Murder Suicide
Kentucky Tragedy
Sweethearts Dispute
What entities or persons were involved?
Isom Haygood
Nancy Crockett
Where did it happen?
Near Limestone, Kentucky
Story Details
Key Persons
Isom Haygood
Nancy Crockett
Location
Near Limestone, Kentucky
Event Date
Sept. 5
Story Details
Isom Haygood shot and killed his sweetheart Nancy Crockett during a fit of rage, then turned the gun on himself. The couple had been sweethearts but had a disagreement a few days prior, which officials believe caused the shooting.