Part Two of the Thomas Reynolds Murder, 1848

Back in 2019, I found an article about a man on trial for the 1848 poisoning death of his father. He had ran to Texas for several years, but was found and brought back for trial. Apparently, he made a jail break! We now have a name for the murderous son. The New Orleans Times-Picayune, … Continue reading Part Two of the Thomas Reynolds Murder, 1848 →

The 1848 Murder (?) of Thomas Reynolds

This intrigues me to no end. It talks about a murder by poisoning of a father by his son. The son had run to Texas and hid there for many years before he was caught. No names are given, other than Reynolds. The probate index I have access too states a Thomas Reynolds' estate was … Continue reading The 1848 Murder (?) of Thomas Reynolds →