Sunday, July 7, 2019

Jess Brewer Found Dead in Ditch at Bloomer's Swamp, July 7, 1919


From the Wilson Daily Times, July 7, 1919

Man Found Dead on Road

Mr. Jess Brewer was found dead in a ditch at Bloomer’s Swamp here yesterday. He was an inmate of the asylum at Raleigh for several years and it is believed that he has only recently effected his escape form the institution.

The body was found in a ditch, head first, with feet sticking out.

Suspicions of foul play are entertained but the coroner has not yet finished his investigations. He has been unable to find any motive or trace of evidence.

The family of the deceased live about five miles from Wilson, near Mr. George Dew’s home. It has thus far been unable to get into communcation with them.

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