September 2, 1724Edinburgh, ScotlandMargaret Dickson (approximately 22) is hanged, incompletely, for the murder of her child “Ye Sons of Satan, Candidates of Hell, Listen unto the serious Truths I tell,” cautions a pamphlet announcing Dickson’s execution. The pamphlet continued, in rhyme, explaining the nature of Dickson’s crime and concluded: “The Miscreant kills the Fruit of…
Teen fatally shoots father after manipulation by mother
September 1, 1981Beverly Shores, IndianaPaul Witte (43) is fatally shot by his son Eric (15) Paul was sleeping on the couch at his home when he was killed by a single gunshot wound to his head. His 15-year-old son Eric Witte admitted to shooting his father, claiming to have tripped over the rug while he…
