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H. M. Eaton

Case from Davisville, CA dated Nov 21, 1893

Victim Details

H. M. Eaton

Male

Davisville

CA

1893-11-21

H.

M. Eaton

06/21/2026

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H. M. Eaton, a night telegraph operator, met a tragic end on November 21, 1893, while on duty at the Davisville depot in California. Eaton was shot and killed on the platform of the depot. Despite being gravely wounded, he managed to crawl a significant distance before being discovered in a dying condition. The incident shocked the local community, as Eaton was a well-known figure due to his position at the telegraph office.

The investigation into Eaton's death quickly identified Charles ...
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