John A. Player [ homicide article 1857 ] S.C.
Winnsboro Register
Thursday, November 12, 1857.
HOMICIDE - We deeply regret to state that a homicide was committed in this town on Thursday last, by Maj. Jas. H. Rion, on the body of MR. JOHN A. PLAYER. Immediately after the occurrence Maj. Rion offered to surrender himself to the authorities of the law. We learn that he still holds himself in readiness to surrender, but has not yet been called on to do so. As the case is undergo judicial investigation we forbear any comment.
The Coroner's inquest was held on the same evening, and a verdict rendered in accordance with the above facts. The body of MR. PLAYER was taken to Columbia on Friday to his bereaved relatives for interment.- Winnsboro Register.
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