Sevilla Servilla Jones, a 17-year-old girl from New Boston, New Hampshire, was tragically murdered on January 13, 1854. Her death, a shocking event that shook the small community, was caused by a fatal blow to the head inflicted by 23-year-old Henry Sargent.
Sevilla and Henry were acquainted, their families living near each other. On the morning of the murder, Sevilla was walking to school with her younger brother when they encountered Henry. A confrontation ensued, culminating in the
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