1921 Murder of John C. Scarborough by his Son in Union Parish Louisiana
Submitted by:       Shawn Martin
Date of Submission: 12/2008

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1921 Murder of John C. Scarborough by his Son in Union Parish Louisiana

From Fort Worth, Texas "Star-Telegram", issue of 17 November 1921
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FARMER FOUND DEAD AFTER FAMILY FUSS.

Shreveport, Nov. 17 — the body of John C. Scarbrough, aged farmer of Union Parish, 
was found in the yard of his home yesterday, following an alleged quarrel with his 
wife Tuesday night as a result of which several shots were fired and his son Harry 
slightly wounded when he rushed to his mother’s defense. 

   According to authorities, Tresvant, another son, after seeing his brother fall, 
shot his father five times.  He was exonerated yesterday by a coroner’s jury.



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