In the early morning hours of 13 November, 1974, 23-year-old Ronald DeFeo Jr. systematically shot and killed his father, mother, and his four siblings, as they slept in their beds of their Amityville, Long Island, New York home. Out of fear that the people would try and hang Jut themself, he was brought over to Leeuwaarden. And here are photos of the stuffed animal toy display now on exhibit in the upper level of our new addition to the museum (photos 06, 07 and 08): Another photo is of Louise when she was a young girl (photo 09). On October 12, 1906, Jodie Hamilton (aged 21), murdered the Parsons family. She was sentenced to life without parole. When Jodie got to the general store, the owner invited him in for a cup of coffee. the hay, where they found several shotgun shells. When he was alone, Jodie borrowed a horse. They were buried in a small grave near the home of Sandy's mother on Blair Hendrick Road, between the towns of Pageland and Mount Croghan, South Carolina. [32], In September 2015, an Illinois tracker dog company called K-9 Specialties came to Salisbury after being hired by local residents. Some years later, he was out feeding and currying mules again when one let fly, kicking Jodie in the breast and knocking him unconscious. Sometime during the evening, Debbie's parents, Richard, 38, and Wanda Earl, 37, and Brother Ricky, 15, came by to visit, along with her boy friend, Mark Lang, 20. He began to talk freely to by-standers to attract attention. seemed unlikely, since Day did not have one single scratch or bruise while [9], On January 14, 2022, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons web site, Sandy Parsons was released from federal custody after completing his sentence for tax and mail fraud in connection with benefits received on behalf of Erica. B. Burks, of Farmington, in whose charge she was placed May 26 by Judge Huck, following her acquittal of the charge of murdering her 6-year-old stepdaughter, Lillie Parsons. The bodies of two little boys, Jesse and Edward Parsons, were pulled onto the west bank. Jessie was an eighth grade school teacher both at Tuscumbia and School of the Osage. Then he asked a deputy if a man could kill himself by butting his brains out and began beating his head against the cell wall. "Mama went on her recliner with the computer. This was when the photograph above was snapped. A doctor was asked to examine Jodie's head, to see whether that kick caused a pressure on the brain which might have resulted in temporary insanity. Leading in triumph thro' death and Detectives said the discovery was made during a detailed search of a remote site close to a . Samuel Parsons . The Parsons family multi murder tragedy is one of several recorded involving Miller County citizens. felt unwanted when Richard made it clear that he didnt want to. On Friday, October 12, 1906, a murder occurred just outside Houston which would become part of Houston's history and a piece of local folklore. inch). Terrified of mob violence, Jodie raved in his cell like a madman. He was found innocent for the murder of Richard Loeb. Samuel Parsons-Salas, 32, faces felony counts of first-degree murder and attempted murder in the shooting that happened about 2:30 a.m. Sunday near the Vera Lounge in the 5500 block of West School Street, Chicago Police Supt. [23] At a sentencing hearing in federal court on February 18, 2015, Jamie Parsons and Robin Ashley testified about abuse Erica received at the hands of the Parsons family. They were all poisons, usually strychnine, but there was nothing directly connecting them to Dr. The hangman's rope was cut up and sold for souvenirs for twenty-five cents a piece, and postcards were printed with three photographs of the hanging and one of the dead bodies of the Parsons family. April 20, 1999: Columbine High School Shooting. Parsons-Salas was arrested Monday. Convicted felon Samuel Parsons-Salas was ordered held without bail Wednesday. killing, was 15 years old. There it was announced that they had found the bodies of The children were only allowed to sing hymns. He told police that Erica had been abused, and that he believed his parents had killed Erica, burying her in their backyard. Before long they became engaged to be married. Some folks, who didn't take to him, claimed he tortured those cattle for amusement and out of a mean streak. She died in 1926, being 79 years old. All told, he was arrested within thirty-six hours of having committed the murders. On Friday, October 12, 1906, a murder occurred just outside Houston, MO. Further investigation revealed Erica had not been seen alive since her disappearance in 2011, and police could not find evidence to support the existence of the grandmother, who relatives claimed was already deceased. known as a depressed and odd kind of person. Jodie was an ordinary enough fellow to those who knew him, just another mountaineer farm boy who could handle a horse and a team. The money he made working for Parsons was to go for a farm where they could settle down and raise a family. First at the Illinois State Reformatory, . [2], On July 30, 2013, Erica's then 19-year-old brother, Jamie Parsons, had a fight with his parents, whereupon he reported Erica missing. William Will Cornick (born 26 June "The treatment included, but was not limited to, locking Erica in a closet, beating her with a belt buckle, bending her fingers back and choking her", the warrant states. diagnosed with diabetes in 2010. "But I was determined he should fix things right or we would have trouble.". [1] Erica had been adopted at birth and raised by Sandy and Casey Parsons, relatives of her biological mother. According to the warrant, Sandy Parsons admitted his "harsh treatment" of Erica. He nodded calm and pleasant like he was going on a journey somewhere far away. Hamilton had slept well the night before his execution and seemed cheerful on the day of his execution, eating a large final breakfast. [4][3] Coroners were unable to determine the exact cause of death, but ruled the manner of death "homicidal violence of undetermined means". day. The noose slipped from Hamilton's neck and he fell backward, stunned, injured, but still conscious. But times were different then. A doctor examined Hamilton's head to check if the kick resulted in brain pressure which might have resulted in him being insane. When he was 12, a tree fell on him and almost broke his neck. Jodie Hamilton worked as a share cropper and lived together with the Parsons family. Lastly, he killed the baby, Mary Lou; it is thought that she was bludgeoned to death. Just before daybreak he went to borrow another mule. Even, With those words, the trap was sprung. family farm and even tried to help the police. At 10:42 he came through the jail door for the last time, supported by deputies who took the prisoner to the foot of the thirteen stairs leading to the platform where the gallows stood. [2][25] Judge Schroeder called Casey a "serial swindler". [2], Hamilton was known as an ordinary person, albeit with occasional bursts of temper. [2], In 1902, James Hamilton remarried and the family set off for Plains, Kansas. The Parsons family had moved to Texas County in the early 1900's but after a few years decided to move back to Miller County at which time the murder occurred. Louise and Jesse Nixdorf lived with their mother, Josie, in the home of their birthplace all their lives. Then a church elder spoke up, "Just one thing more before prayer. Hamilton left, riding a mule taken from the Parsons family. Hamilton was sentenced to death by said that he had been stuck in a red mist and wasnt conscious of his On December 21, 1906, Jodie Hamilton was executed. They thought he would collapse on the gallows, instead of standing there calm and more composed than most of the people watching him die, smiling, singing, acknowledging a divine power, and casting his eyes upward at the heavens with true penitence. confessed to the Wolfs family murder. Cream was born in Glasgow and raised in Quebec City, Canada. So Parsons sold his share of the corn crop to Hamilton and prepared to move his family back to Miller County where he had put money down on a farm. He once beat a man so badly in a fight that it took the man three days to recover. Tristan was People knew he had been drinking heavily--the only way he could bring himself to hang a boy he felt was insane. Cream made the decision to flee to the United States to avoid any more questions. Wednesday morning the preliminary hearing was held. This was a ploy of the sheriff to convince people that Hamilton had been taken to Greenfield, in Dade County, and a story to that effect ran in the Springfield Leader. As the sheriff bound his arms and legs, Hamilton continued to ask God for mercy. Always showing around new gadgets, cars and clothes. [42] Sandy Parsons pleaded guilty to "second-degree murder, child abuse, concealment of death and obstruction" on December 17, 2019, and was sentenced to at least 33 years, to be served after his federal sentence. O, if sister and mother were here; [41], Casey Parsons pleaded guilty to first degree murder on August 2, 2019, in Rowan County Superior Court and was sentenced to life without parole. The way is so dark and yet I must go, Jim Hamilton traveled to Jefferson City, petitioning the governor for more time for his son, who, he claimed was insane. Afterward, Carney continued down the road. Hamilton, laying on the ground, continued to ask God for mercy. Chicago felon Samuel Parsons-Salas, 32, is charged with murder, attempted murder and kidnapping just months after he was paroled. The father of the murdered family was Carney (or Carnie) Parsons.His pregnant wife's name was Minnie, and their little sons were Jesse, Franklin, and Edward.The murders took place October 12, 1906, the culmination of a series of disputes between Carney and Joseph "Jodie" or "Jodia" Hamilton, a preacher's son, who had worked for Carney and The body. not be because Richard gave him stuff with the money his parents send him. Before a crowd of onlookers, the body of Jodie Hamilton was laid to rest in an unmarked grave beside his dead mother. the bodies of the family into a nearby river, where a fisherman later found the head with a gun barrel and then cut their throats. David Brown said at a news conference at police headquarters. However, records within each county may not be available for the full year range. Saturday morning, as Jodie and his father, who was not in attendance at the hanging, had requested, the coffin was taken to Allen Cemetery, near Raymondville, hauled by the mule team that had belonged to Carney Parsons. "Daddy looked sick, like he was about to throw up", James Parsons testified. Investigators have found no evidence of her existence. He unhitched the team and saddled one of the mules with the saddle he had traded Parsons that morning. Jut had become a media sensation, people thought of him as a monster and the worst murderer in history. His roommates told that Chris had not been home that night. After the murders, he went into the nearby woods and, several hours later, shot himself. Will started to Police said he shot a 25-year-old woman celebrating her birthday and fatally shot her 50-year-old father and two of her friends following an argument. James Hamilton petitioned Governor Joseph W. Folk to stay the execution, claiming he was insane. They all thought well of Jodie, despite his occasional bursts of temper, like the time he fought John Platter and beat him so bad John was three days in bed recovering. inmates and giving of strong, paranoid emotion, this was all overlooked in She was badly injured but did not die. Also he had referred to one of the deaths, which had been diagnosed as from a natural cause, as a murder. One man climbed down into the grave and jumped on the coffin, but it would not go in. He was a tall, lean Christian preacher who carried a Bible with him even while feeding cattle. That same night, while Jodie Hamilton was at the revival meeting with Mae Thompson, three men camped on the west side of the Big Piney River for a fishing trip. Twice the coffin was lowered into the grave. It had taken two and a half years to catch the murderers. He returned to the wagon, saddled up Parsons mule again, and returned the borrowed horse. murdered the Parsons family. The family of an Australian woman who was bludgeoned to death in London have said they will appeal after her former fiancee was given a minimum jail sentence of 17 years. [16] Investigators found red stains in the house but have not said what tests showed about them. Instead he used his fathers details and took $31000 dollars and bought his yellow Jeep. Cream wrote to the coroner blaming the pharmacist for Stotts death. The United States Supreme Court rejected Sandy Parsons's appeal in June 2016. Another photo Raymond has is of the hanging as published in the Houston Herald (photo 04). After her second husband died, she struggled as nobody wanted to help her and so she ended up in a citys house of the poor. He also said that he heard of the attack from a reporter. Also, they did not worry about his mental health at all and reported believe they couldve stopped him. When this work was finished, he drove the wagon off into a nearby hollow and left it there. A midwife yelled to Hamilton "That one's for the baby! Hamilton went to church wearing the suit he had taken from Mr. Parsons, also his ring. I would like to say while there are so many young men here standing before me today--they ought to take warning before it is too late. Updated May 28, 2020 1:54 PM. Gabbay was arrested for his half-sister's murder. Cantrell telephoned ahead to a general store along the route to Cabool and asked if Hamilton could be detained until he could arrive. She was homeschooled most of her school years. Hamilton faced a mandatory death sentence. The body was recovered in that location, and Sandy Parsons was returned to the prison at Butner. His mother died when he was five years old. In 1974, Bugliosi published Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders, the first major work examining the Manson Family and the best-selling true crime book of all time. Christina, who hadnt murdered but only stolen, was sentenced to 12 years to a house of correction. was having a good time. Immediately the boy broke down and confessed his crime. On October 12, 1906, he murdered five members of the same family, including three young children, during an argument over a horse saddle. "[2], However, Hamilton did not die, as the knot of the noose came out. Quiet, polite, dignified, Jodie always dressed neatly and, like the rest of his brothers and sisters, very much feared his father and respected the God his father preached. learned how So they took the main road and arrived at the revival without incident. coffins were lined up in a row. Whether the truth in this haunting case was stretched or even a hoax all together, it still remains one of the most sensationalized ghost stories worldwide, even inspiring multiple books and movies. [15] Casey Parsons told Dr. Phil that Erica took none of her personal belongings with her because when she went to stay with Goodman, they had purchased all new clothing for her to wear. Parsons, together with their three children had sold their house and were The only [5] Federal records showed that as of July, Casey Parsons, whose release date as per her plea deal is December 11, 2023, was sent to Carswell Federal Medical Center in Texas. He had a particularly good relationship with Carney's three young sons. And then, at twelve, a tree fell on him and almost broke the boy's neck. When Hamilton caught up with them, he and Carney got into an argument. He dragged the bodies out of the wagon and, one by one, pushed them over the dirt bank into the water. Most of the crowd was in shock, and Mae fainted. "James B. H. "Jody" Hamilton (1885-1906) - Find a", "President's Page - Miller County Museum & Historical Society", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Joseph_%22Jody%22_Hamilton&oldid=1148070324, This page was last edited on 3 April 2023, at 22:13. Layer was also found around the Wolfs It was taken from him in time, and no one ever knew where it came from in the first place. His father died before he was born and his mother died when His parents had a meeting with miss Ann and the Head of Year but He was angered by them leaving and shot Carney Jodie replied that he did, saying, "Well, the circumstance is that I am up here before you and I have committed a crime. Before any police On a much lighter note Ill change the subject to highlight one of our very interesting displays at the museum donated to us by friends of Louise Katherine Nixdorf of Ulman. The county deaths index covers years 1853-1970. In February 2012, shortly before Erica's 14th birthday, Casey Parsons says, she talked with Erica by telephone for the last time, as further calls reached a disconnected number. Hamilton was in neither the wagon nor the train, but still back in the jail house. Carney Parsons was a strong man, thirty-five years old and well-liked by his neighbors. But the couple couldnt settle and soon travelled to South- Africa but quickly went back again to the Netherlands. [17][11] Soon after Erica was reported missing, Sandy and Casey Parsons hired an attorney, believing they were suspects. ", Sheriff Wood then asked "Is that all?" [12][2], Erica had a slight hearing impairment. She became pregnant and took a payment of $10,000 for her services. He was allowed to inspect every component of the gallows at the Houston County Courthouse, and test the trap door. The two got into a fight, and Jacobs allegedly began shooting. The knot held. since his class was near its end and Will was predicted to have a good grade. Luetta Parsons, 13-year-old wife of John Parsons, St. Francois County woodchopper, was ordered released Tuesday from the care of her attorney, J. the Parsons family. After his arrest, Hamilton pleaded guilty and was sentenced to death. Warrants showed the couple continued to cash checks when Erica was not living with them. It was posted right after his identity was known and before he became the murderer of Jun Li. Jason Autry identifies Zachery Adams during his testimony on day four of the Holly Bobo murder trial, Sept. 14, 2017, in Savannah, Tenn. Autry and Adams' brother, John Dylan Adams, also face . Carolyn, who had three other children, felt she couldn't afford to care for Erica and sought alternative placement for her, stating she didn't want the child to grow up in foster care or homeless shelters as she had. must die, Jodie Hamilton had killed five people. On Monday Night, October 21st, Hamilton was brought back to Houston from Carthage by Sheriff Wood. shots. [9], Erica Lynn Parsons was born on February 24, 1998, to Carolyn Parsons. The hearing was continued until March 27. Saturday evening Jodie met the Thompson family about five o'clock. Carney Parsons and his wife, Minnie (Strange) Parsons and their three children were murdered in 1906 by Jody Hamilton. Joan went into surgery and after her surgery, she claimed to not remember anything and that she wanted to take back her claim. He used to take candy and chewing gum over to the neighbor kids and give them horseback rides. THE 1964 RAPE AND MURDER OF KITTY GENOVESE, as her neighbors looked on. The most accurate and complete account of the mass murder is found in one of the Bittersweet publications. Barney Parsons, a farmer, his wife and. bodies of Jacob Wolf (father, 41 years old), and two of his daughters, Maria Hamilton joined in, leading him to gain sympathy among many in the crowd.[2]. I have commented in previous Progress Notes that I as a child going to the Tuscumbia picnic in the 1940s remember tent shows where people with severe deformities were paraded before us, deformed fetuses were displayed in formaldehyde filled jars, and brutal fist fights were staged between carnival employees and locals hoping to win a cash prize. Folks admired Jodie's nerve those last few days. Cream some questions about her death he claimed she was impregnated by a different guy, a prominent businessman, but the cops werent buying it. Afterward, Hamilton said "Now, dear friends, as my sentence has come, I hope to meet all you friends standing around here today in a better world. But could the sides of the trap be padded, he wondered, so that his body would not be damaged in falling through? Here are a few mysteries that unfolded in Maine. [2], On October 12, 1906, Carney asked Hamilton if he was willing to trade the saddle he stole for $25 and a single-barreled shotgun. Photographs of Erica standing in the corner on five occasions were presented to the court. The Parsons had only been in Texas County two or three years at the time Jodie went to work on their farm. His fear was that she would dismiss him on account of what he'd done, and if she did throw him over, that this would be the worst punishment he could receive for his crime. At a quarter after ten, the gate of the enclosure was opened. He killed 3 He wasnt really bothered and didnt show sadness towards his fathers death. attempting another robbery. He was a slight boy, 5 feet ten inches. If you follow the devil's way he will lead you wrong every day of the world. In modern times some may find it almost surreal that a tragedy so horrible had elements of commercialism and mercenary motivation so unabashedly demonstrated. On request, Sheriff Wood removed Jodie from the jail and permitted him to inspect the gallows on which he would be hanged. Meanwhile another officer took Hamilton, who was handcuffed and shackled, in a closed carriage to the depot, arriving five minutes after Sheriff Wood. There were no fingerprints or DNA found. Parsons in the leg. on the farm was Jacob Wolfs youngest daughter, Emma Wolf (9 months old). Hendrik Jacobus Jut, born 19th of July, 1851. This time the knot held, breaking Hamilton's neck, and he was pronounced dead 13 minutes later. the murder and has been jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years on the 3th After that, Jut called out to the widowed lady. Jodie hesitated a moment before he lifted the gun barrel again and ended the poor child's life. His toes just barely touched the ground, since the second knot had taken less rope than the first, but the fall broke the boy's neck. Jodie . "Erica Parsons" redirects here. Wife 'murdered over new boyfriend' 13 May 2013. Joan nodded. 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Something tells me not to." The two men got into a fight in front of Carney's family. April 19, 1993: Waco Siege polite boy and had an 100% attendance. on the move to Minnies home town. AP The killing spree came less than three months after. He had opened Rather than widening the grave, someone knocked in the end of the coffin with a pick until the box fit the hole. ", Then Jodie Hamilton said, "Now, dear friends, as my sentence has come, I hope to meet all you friends standing around here today in a better world. Hamilton struck each of them with the barrel and cut their throats with the knife Carney had pulled on him. They searched his pockets and found Parsons' spectacles, razor and twenty-two dollars. On October 21, 1906, Hamilton was returned to Houston to stand trial. She was standing in a corner, which was a common punishment Erica endured. Saddle, gun and money changed hands. [10] Their two youngest biological children were removed from the home by the Department of Social Services shortly after the criminal case against them began. The sheriff quickly went to work tying another knot. At first he thought it was a rag doll with flowing blonde locks, but closer inspection proved otherwise. Memorials may be made to the Parsons Memorial Fund, Wesley United Methodist at 825 N. Belair Road, Evans, Ga. 30809. The two men had a powerful quarrel, terrifying Minnie and the three little boys. Day moved out of their cell. Raymond Hader, who was born and raised in north Miller County, now living in Jefferson City, came by the museum recently to share with me some information he had regarding the story of one of our states most infamous mass murders, that of the Miller County Carnie Parsons family, to whom Raymond is related (photo 01). was rearrested for threatening a woman and three children with a shotgun while
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