Widow, Mother and Children Die Together
LIFE’S BURDENS TOO HEAVY. United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph. —Copyright. Received Monday, 9.50 p.m. NEW YORK, Aug. 9. A sensational murder and suicide pact was uncovered here to-day with the discovery of the bodies of Mrs. Florine Williams, widow of the noted actor, Earle Williams, her two children and her mother. All were dead of chloroforming when found in an apartment which showed traces of the luxury once surround.ng the family. The authorities believe Mrs. Williams, who recently had been the victim of a series of misfortunes, and hei mother agreed to end their live s together and take their children with them. The husband died four years ago.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6625, 11 August 1931, Page 6
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