Family Wiped Out
MURDER AND SUICIDE PACT A SERIES OF MISFORTUNES [By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright] Received Aug. 10, 9.15 p.m. SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10. A sensational murder and suicide pact was uncovered here to-day with the discovery of the bodies of Mrs Florinc 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 few traces of the luxury once surrounding the family. The authorities believe that Mrs Williams, who has recently been the victim of a series of misfortunes, and her mother agreed to end their lives together and take the children with them. The husband died four vears ago.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 188, 11 August 1931, Page 7
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