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Johnsons Murdered by Son

Guthrie Daily Leader
Killed Father and Mother
Atrocious Tragedy Near Orlando

Adelbert Johnson, Insane Over A Love Affair, Shoots Parents

Adelbert Johnson, aged 24, shot and killed both his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson, last night about 3 o'clock, at his home, nine miles east and one mile south of Orlando.

Sheriff Carpenter was summoned early this morning and returned on the noon train with the double murderer.

A 38 calbre (sic) Winchester rifle was ysed (sic) by young Johnson in committing his ghastly work. Johnson was strapped down so he could not get away and was turned over to the sheriff at once, who staid (sic) but ten minutes owing to the crowd that was rapidly gathering and for fear of mob violence.

Johnson says he told his parent he would kill them. It appears that a love affair is a feature of the case. Johnson was to be married soon it is said, and the parents objected and the match broken up. Insanity is another claim made by Johnson's friends. Johnson is about 24 years of age and has been a school teacher. The Johnson family was well known and respected.

The preliminary hearing of Johnson will be held tomorrow afternoon.



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