Jones Co., TX., Obits - Cosme Carasco
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Cosme Carasco

A Foul Murder
This morning about 2 oÕclock Dick Gilstrap walked into Cosme CarascoÕs
(better known as Tamale Gus) chile stand and found its owner near
the front door most horribly butchered, having one gash on the back
of the neck and two stabs in the region of the heart Ð one above and
another below Ðwith eight other severe wounds in different parts of
the body. Mr. Gilstrap immediately informed the officials, and his
body was removed to Flint & Co.Õs underaking establishment, where
it was viewed this morning by all who so desired. A visit to the
chile stand shows that a struggle had taken place, as both panes
of glass in the front door were smashed and the floor and walls
were covered with blood. The crime was not committed for robbery as
he had several dollars and a watch in his pocket. Marshall Clinton
informs us that they have a good clue and that the perpetrator of the
horrible deed will probably be captured.



Taylor County News
Abilene, Taylor County, Texas
Friday, 4 December 1896