Obituaries: Dorothy Finlay Peters, 1934, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483

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From: October 18, 1934 Winn Parish Enterprise

Former Dorothy Finlay Succumbs To Bullet Wound

Self-Inflicted Wound Fatal to Bride of Week At Mother's Home

Writing finis to the final chapter of an eventful life, Mrs. B. J. Peters, the
former Dorothy Finlay, and bride of one week of Captain B. J. Peters of the
Ansley, La., C. C. C. Camp, died at about 10 a.m. Tuesday morning from a self-
inflicted bullet wound at the home of her mother, Mrs. P. C. Finlay.

In the house at the time were only the husband and Mrs. Peters' 12 year old
brother, with whom she had been talking but a few minutes before the tragedy. 
According to the information given to Deputy Coroner S. C. Fittz, neither of
the two present were able to assign any reason for a suicide, alleging that
the woman had said nothing of her intention to take her life.

According to Captain Peters, after hearing the shot he rushed into the room in
which Mrs. Peters had been alone for a few minutes, and found her lying on the
floor with a bullet wound in the left breast.  A revolver was found lying
nearby, as if it had fallen from her hand.  The bullet passed completely
through her body and probably penetrated her heart.  The front of her dress
showed powder burns, evidence that the mouth of the gun was very close when
the shot was fired.  As no one was actually an eyewitness it was not
definitely known whether it was a suicide or accident.

The deceased, who was 20 years of age, was buried Wednesday morning at the
Melton Cemetery, with Rev. B. C. Land, pastor First Baptist Church, in charge
of the services.  He was assisted by Rev. Joe Canzoneri.

Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Finlay, one brother, Jimmie, and
the husband.