Philadelphia County PA Archives News.....Murdered Sister and Husband August 6, 1908
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Morning Oregonian August 6, 1908
Philadelphia, Aug.5- Joseph Shearer and his wife, Elizabeth, who were married 
about a month ago, were shot and killed by Harry Fisher, aged 50 years, the 
woman's brother, in their home early today. Fisher also shot himself and is in 
a critical condition at a hospital. The motive for the crime is said to have 
been robbery. Mr. and Mrs. Shearer has $1,000 in the house, with which they 
intended to purchase a home. The money was stolen. Fisher admitted his guilt.
 After the commission of his crime Fisher concealed himself in the loft of a 
stable in the rear of the house. Racked by remorse he turned the pistol on 
himself. The shot not proving fatal, he left his hiding place and surrendered 
to the police.
Fisher died this afternoon. Before he became unconscious Fisher said Shearer 
had broken up his home, and this was the cause of the crime. No credence is 
given this explanation.


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