William Jr Weston, PA, 1929 September 30

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WESTON, Wylliam, Jr.

Black, electrocuted Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) 9=30=
1929 for murder of Helen Oolese See appeal: 147 ATLANTIC
79 (PA. = BOOK AND MAGAZINE EXCERPTS.) Had become acquai
nted witn Mrs. Coles in New London, Conn,, through asso-
ciation with her husband and relationship developed betwee
them. Crime on 12-20-1928 where both had moved, He had
lent Mrs. Coles $22 which he said was to be repaid before
Christmas. Bludgeoned her to death through jealousy and

because she refused to repay loane Robbed house after th
murder

WESTON, Wylliam, Jre

Black, electrocuted Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) 9-30-
1929 for murder of Helen Coles. See appeal: 14,7 ATLANTIC
79 (PA. - BOOK AND MAGAZINE EXCERPTS.) Had become acquai-
nted witi Mrs. Coles in New London, Conn., through asso-
ciation with her husband and relationship developed betwee
them. Crime on 12-20-1928 where both had moved. He had
lent Mrs. Coles $22 which he said was to be repaid before
Christmas. Bludgeoned her to death through jealousy and

because she refused to repay loane Robbed house after the
murder.

WESTON, Willian,

Black, ees Pennsylvania (Philadelphia) 9-30-
1929 for murder of Helen Ooles. See appeal: 117 ATLANTIC
79 (PA, = BOOK AND MAGAZINE EXCERPTS.) Had become acquai-
nted wits Mrs. Coles in New London, Cons, through asso-
ciation with her husband and relationship developed eeaee
them, Crime on 12-20-1928 where both had moved. He ha

lent Mrs. Coles $22 which he said was to be repaid cece

Christmas. Bludgeoned her to death through jealousy and
ecause she refused to repay loan, Robbed house after the
murder.



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