Rev. George Holder Killed Wife, Then Himself, Aug. 1, 1925

Ill Health Cause of Double Tragedy

Richmond, Aug. 1—Rev. George W. Holder shot and killed his wife and then killed himself here this morning at their home.

The shooting took place in the dining room and both are believed to have died almost instantly. The police had not definitely assigned a motive but declare that their preliminary investigation indicated ill health was the cause of the tragedy.

From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Saturday evening, August 1, 1925

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