Description
Near Weston, Platte County, Missouri, a negro named Charles Didell assaulted a young lady named Nancy Stilwell and after a violent struggle, in order to shield himself from the discovery of his crime, cut his victim's throat.
He was discovered by two ladies passing by, who gave the alarm. The villain fled but was pursued and captured by a party of citizens, forced to confess, and was then hanged to a bridge, the brother of his victim adjusting the noose.Date(s) of Creation
6/23/1881
