William Messimer December 22, 1876
Offence: Murder
Location: Statesville NC
Ex Date: 12-22-1876
Details: Executed on his 24th birthday for beating
his mother-in-law to death and throwing
her down a well. Crime committed on 5-14-75. Name of
victim was Sarah Hellig. All parties were white people.
Motive originated with impatience on part of miscreant
for an expected inheritence. Venue change from Rowan
County. Variations of surname found: 'Meisner' and 'Mec-
imore'. The New York Herald, 12-23-1876 (6:2)
William Messimer December 22, 1876
Offence: Murder
Location: Statesville NC
Ex Date: 12-22-1876
Details: Executed on his 24th birthday for beating
his mother-in-law to death and throwing
her down a well. Crime committed on 5-14-75. Name of
victim was Sarah Hellig. All parties were white people.
Motive originated with impatience on part of miscreant
for an expected inheritence. Venue change from Rowan
County. Variations of surname found: 'Meisner' and 'Mec-
imore'. The New York Herald, 12-23-1876 (5:2)
William Messimer December 22, 1876
Offenc: Murder
Location: Statesville NC
Ex Date: 12-22-1876
Detail: Executed on his 24th birthday for beating
his mother:
her down a well.
victim was Sarah Hellig. All parties were white people.
Motive originated with impatience on part of miscreant
for an expected inheritence. Venue change from Rowan
County. Variations of surname found: 'Meisner' and 'Mec~
imore'. The New York Herald, 3-1876 (6:2)
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