It was known around town that she was having an affair with a local doctor named Thomas Neill Cream. Jim Cantrell asked to see the mule Jodie left behind and identified it as having belonged to Carney Parsons. They soon realized that he might be the serial killer who newspapers were calling the Lambeth Poisoner. The Word stood there plain and simple in the Good Book. inmates and giving of strong, paranoid emotion, this was all overlooked in Jody Hamilton worked as a share cropper with the Parsons and lived with them. known as a depressed and odd kind of person. His opinion held that the kick had in no way affected Hamilton's brain. The children's throats were cut with their toy knives. Prior to the murder he had only five Cream wrote to the coroner blaming the pharmacist for Stotts death. [2] When questioned by police, the Parsons claimed that Erica went to live with her biological paternal grandmother. If you ask people around these parts about Jodie's father James B. H. Hamilton, they'll tell you there was something "peculiar" about the man. Try to be faithful and meet God in peace, and hope to meet in the better world. On April 9, She was standing in a corner, which was a common punishment Erica endured. He knew the road and chose an overland short cut and caught up with the Parsons about noon. 17 others before turning his gun on himself. That same day he began serving a state sentence in Central Prison. There they sold all the stolen jewelry and after two months they went back to the Netherlands. When Minnie tried to stop him, he struck her as well. People always wondered about that rope with a noose at either end, how it had been tested by officials beforehand without any deficiency being found, and how it would seem it would have had to be meddled with to slip like that. Members of Janee Parsons' family had left the public gallery as the recording that captured the mother of two's "last moments" was played in court. convicted for the Meeks Family Murders in 1894. Then a church elder spoke up, "Just one thing more before prayer. The second time he was Casey Parsons pleaded guilty to first degree murder on August 2, 2019, in Rowan County Superior Court. She fell to the ground. Cream had supplied him with a remedy for epilepsy. Rather than widening the grave, someone knocked in the end of the coffin with a pick until the box fit the hole. Raymond has some of the photos sold after the hanging of Jodie Hamilton. --Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy great and holy name, we come before Thee this morning. But, thinking about the trade, Jodie began to get more and more angry, certain he had been cheated. Even now, 6 years later, the parents of The Ku Klux Klan, as most people know, arose in the aftermath of the Civil War, ostensibly as a law-and-order organization, but it ended up As I mentioned recently on this blog, many resorts sprang up in the Ozarks during the medicinal water craze that swept across the rest of th Jodie Hamilton and the Parsons Family Murders, Ernest Reid; Amanda Gertrue "Gertie" Reid; Carthage, Millie Plum; Willie Wilson; Carl Junction, Missouri; George W. Deitzler; Samuel D. Sturgis. Jut had become a media sensation, people thought of him as a monster and the worst murderer in history. Seeing that Hamilton was losing his temper, Parsons pulled a knife from his pocket. We know that the one standing before us has disobeyed the law of civil power, and kind Heavenly Father, we find according to the law of civil power for this disobedience, that natural death must soon come. Jut and Goedvolk were arrested quickly. Moments later he found five more bodies in the familys THE 1964 RAPE AND MURDER OF KITTY GENOVESE, as her neighbors looked on. The time of execution was set for Friday, December 21st, 1906, fourteen days after his twenty-first birthday. [2][25] Judge Schroeder called Casey a "serial swindler". After awhile, he picked up the gun and took off after Parsons on foot. David Brown said at a news conference at police headquarters. I owned up to it all like a gentleman. learned how felt they werent listened to. ", The sheriff of Shannon County beckoned to Jodie to take his position on the trap door. PARSONS FAMILY MURDERED More on Parsons Murders Carney Parsons and his wife, Minnie (Strange) Parsons and their three children were murdered in 1906 by Jody Hamilton. James Hamilton petitioned Governor Joseph W. Folk to stay the execution, claiming he was insane. April 20, 1999: Columbine High School Shooting. Later, she remarried and was given a new name. April 19, 1993: Waco Siege Leading in triumph thro' death and the grave. Erica Parsons was reported missing in 2013, two years after she was last seen alive. [2], Police began an investigation into Erica's disappearance. [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. Hamilton said he would trade the saddle for the shotgun and thirty-five dollars, but Parsons, bargaining with threats, got the price back down to twenty-five. Hamilton fell down, injured and stunned, but still conscious. The people were angry, not only at the double murderer but also at the police. some other students, and then got up and stabbed miss Ann seven times in the 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. 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. Officials search for suspect in murder of four By Colleen Williamson [email protected] Nov 26, 2013 Updated Nov 27, 2013 Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt's Office confirmed late Tuesday night that homicide suspect David Cornell Bennett Jr. of Cherryvale was apprehended in Independence by law enforcement officials. some changes in his life. Ultimately, the doctor concluded that Hamilton was sane. 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. [43]. One man climbed down into the grave and jumped on the coffin, but it would not go in. He later retracted those statements, although he later testified at his parents' trial that there had been ongoing abuse. Maam, Leentje has fallen (Sentence translated to English) He would play with Parsons' three young boys as well. Then he asked if Christopher Proco, their youngest son, had done it. Twice the coffin was lowered into the grave. Will, at the time of the Cantrell said, "Jodie, don't move now, it's all over." Lake. Parsons, together with their three children had sold their house and were But ", When Jodie finished, the crowd was silent. She taught me when I was in the eighth grade at Tuscumbia and she taught my wife Judy (Steen) eighth grade when she was eighth grade teacher at the School of the Osage. Joe Hamilton, aged 19 years, is in jail at Houston, Mo., on charge of murdering Carney Parsons, his wife and three children, and is reported to have confessed. Out of fear that the people would try and hang Jut themself, he was brought over to Leeuwaarden. back of her neck. I stuck to the truth all the way through. Several years later, Hamilton was taking care of mules when one kicked him in the chest, knocking him unconscious. I suggest you should make an episode about Alexandra Mceanu's case (it's utterly tragic). But the depot-master and engine herder saw Sheriff Wood and the prisoner leave the train, and news of Hamilton's presence spread quickly. Dismissing any offers for leniency, Hamilton was executed in December of that year. [2], During his trial, the prosecutor asked Hamilton if he was guilty. stabbed Ann. Convicted felon Samuel Parsons-Salas was ordered held without bail Wednesday. [27] Schroeder "believes Casey was the brains behind what happened" and said Erica "endured horrific abuse", saying that the fraud distracted investigators from the other problems. Three minutes later the body was cut down and placed in the waiting coffin and was carried to the courtyard and placed on display where that day all who wished could take their last look at what remained of Jodie Hamilton. Afterwards, Hamilton made a lengthy statement telling young people to trust in God and treat their parents with respect. On June 3rd, 1892 he was arrested and formally charged with five murders, one attempted murder and extortion. Alex Jackson was convicted Wednesday of three counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of his 61-year-old father Jan, 68-year-old mother Melissa Jackson and 19-year-old sister Sabrina Jackson. Investigators have found no evidence of her existence. The sheriff started to work tying another knot. had broken down. Aaron Wood adjusted the noose about his neck, tight. spelled as Carrie or Barney) over a saddle which Hamilton had found on a wandering horse and had not attempted to return to its rightful owner. first attempt failed and the knot of his rope unraveled. [17][11] Soon after Erica was reported missing, Sandy and Casey Parsons hired an attorney, believing they were suspects. Carney Parsons and his wife Minnie Parsons, together with their three children had sold their house and were on the move to Minnie's home town. He told the jury he was guilty and was willing to accept his fate. of November 2014. 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 left before the poison could start its work but apparently both women died in extreme pain over night. His parents later told that he The case remained unsolved for decades, until the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office took another crack at the Walker family murders case. Casey Parsons claimed to be experiencing a high level of pain, which could invalidate a polygraph, and never completed it. That Sunday morning, after Hamilton had been arrested, a mob, disorganized and without a leader, collected in front of the Houston jail. Jodie stayed there working with his father, but always wanted to return to Texas County, Missouri. David Brown said Samuel Parsons-Salas, 32, of Chicago, was arrested on Monday and charged with three counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted murder and a count of kidnapping. [8], The trial date for Sandy Parsons was set for April 6, 2020, and his attorney requested a change of venue. As part of the show, Sandy Parsons took a polygraph, and was considered "strongly deceptive" by the former FBI agent who administered the test. They travelled by a mule. 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. [15] Casey then offered to sell the baby to her sister, Robin, who in turn searched for Miller online to tell her Casey was indeed still pregnant and that Casey had taken money from two other couples who wanted to adopt the baby. The Thompsons said they'd follow shortly. It had been sent to Sheriff Wood from Aurora three days earlier, and was the same one that had been used to hang a Negro named Ed Bateman the previous August. When Jodie got to the general store, the owner invited him in for a cup of coffee. Condensed from Dying From Home And Lost Jodie Hamilton came before the circuit Court judge and entered a plea of guilty to murder Monday morning, November 12th. She was sentenced to life without parole. They came to a fork in the road, and Jodie suggested they take the old road through the woods instead of the shorter main road. Jodie caught up with them again. The Parsons and the Haders at that time lived near each other in the Bagnell area of Miller County. They were covered Hamilton joined in, leading him to gain sympathy among many in the crowd.[2]. I have another framed photo of the deceased Parsons family which is in the possession of Bill and Betty Roark of Olean (photo 03). Without a goodbye Jodie watched them depart. Early Saturday morning, one was fishing when something caught his eye over by a flat rock in midstream. The event involved a man by the name of Joseph "Jodie" Hamilton and Carney Parsons. I would like to say: People, be obedient to the laws of the civil authorities; be obedient to the laws of nature; be obedient to the Divine Laws of God. They visited out of sympathy or curiosity about whether Hamilton was indeed insane. Including the five deaths he was convicted for, it is also suspected he murdered his first wife Flora Brooks in 1877 and at least four other women who had died on his table while he performed illegal abortions. He was a tall, lean Christian preacher who carried a Bible with him even while feeding cattle. cows. Before any police Carolyn separated from her husband, Steve, who was not the biological father, before Erica was born. The children were only allowed to sing hymns. day. His parents returned to the home without Erica and he felt something wasn't right; "Mama looked normal", he said. The two men got into a fight in front of Carney's family. Of course there is one thing-let all the young people here today standing around seeing this going on, they ought to take warning now to help each other to trust in the Lord, to help each other to talk to their friends and trust in the Lord. On Memorial Day, 1933, David Lamson received a morning visit from two female acquaintances outside his home in Palo Alto, California. About nine o'clock that night fifty armed men arrived in Springfield from Houston, looking for the prisoner. Cantrell handcuffed Hamilton securely and then brought him back to Houston and put him in jail. Its said that while being hanged his last words were I am Jack the he was hanged before he could finish the sentence. He was again placed on the trap, which had been re-set. Hamilton planned to return to Kansas to kill his father. murdered the Parsons family. The body was recovered in that location, and Sandy Parsons was returned to the prison at Butner. Hamilton struck each of them with the barrel and cut their throats with the knife Carney had pulled on him. Mae Thompson was the only girl he had ever loved. Barney Parsons, a farmer, his wife and. According to court documents Jeff Pelley was upset with his family regarding prom and he decided the best way to fix that situation was through murder. Photographs of Erica standing in the corner on five occasions were presented to the court. odd. stolen church suit. He was angered by them leaving and shot Carney Louise and Jesse Nixdorf lived with their mother, Josie, in the home of their birthplace all their lives. No specific time for the hanging had been set, and the crowd stood about in the cold talking and drinking, while various preparations were made. Laurie Tonkovic recalled a specific incident with Jacob Stockdale, the son suspected of murdering his brother and mother before attempting to kill himself last week. seemed unlikely, since Day did not have one single scratch or bruise while Later in 2013, he got the upsetting news of not It has been speculated that he was confessing to being Jack the Ripper, however these are completely unsubstantiated claims. Sandy Parsons, whose release date is March 14, 2022, was sent to Butner Federal Prison in North Carolina. diagnosed with diabetes in 2010. "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. The jury found him guilty of first degree murder in less than an hour. Then he put Minnie Parsons on the wagon. Parsons put his wife and three little boys on the wagon and started out about 11:30 in the morning. Folks admired Jodie's nerve those last few days. inch). Also he had referred to one of the deaths, which had been diagnosed as from a natural cause, as a murder. On the basis of this testimony alone, the judge committed Hamilton to jail to await the Circuit Court on charge of murder. The Thompson Family Murders - YouTube 0:00 / 9:02 The Thompson Family Murders Under The Ash Tree 66.2K subscribers Subscribe 4.9K Share Save 128K views 2 years ago Hey friends, Today were. Days later, after Jodie had been apprehended, he admitted that he had intended to kill Mae Thompson that night and would surely have done so, had she agreed to take the road through the forest, because he'd rather she be dead than know the truth about what he did that afternoon and not love him anymore. During his trial, he claimed that he had killed his family in self-defense because he had heard their voices plotting to kill him. Later on, Day claimed they fought because Richard attempted to have sex with He Parsons pressured the young man, saying he knew damn well it was stolen and it wouldn't sit well with Sheriff Wood to know who stole it. 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. The murder was committed by Jodie (Jody or Joda HAMILTON). and sat down, saying what a shame it was he had not killed her, but also how he In 1891 a nineteen year old prostitute was given a drink by Dr. Parsons-Salas has. To try and derail the investigation, Sears and Bowers staged a shooting days following Parsons' murder. Jodie's last hope was shattered. he was only 5 years old. [2], When Hamilton was 20, he fell in love with a 16-year-old girl named Mae Thompson, who he'd met shortly before he left for Kansas. Even, on the farm was Jacob Wolfs youngest daughter, Emma Wolf (9 months old). Jodie really loved Mae and there was probably nothing in some people's talk that the young man had his eye on Carney Parsons' wife, Minnie. When asked where Erica was, they told Jamie that Erica had gone to live with her biological grandmother. [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. Between 1880 and 1881 there were three murder investigations opened on Dr. As the sheriff bound his arms and legs, Hamilton continued to ask God for mercy. They went to ask Dr. I found it creepy he admitted he was gonna kill his fianc tho. Cream, but none of them had enough evidence for the authorities to take any action. Sears asked her 20-year-old son Christopher Sean Bowers to do it, and Bowers did. As he looked into a nearby barn, he found the Who Killed Laverne "Kay" Parsons? hanging. Joan nodded. 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). the profit of the houses sale. The state of her bones also showed evidence of malnourishment. Still, his parents accepted the choice of the Head of Year, Spouse. In her latest "Michiana Unsolved", NewsCenter 16's Kim Shine explains why the family believes this may be their last chance at justice . Carney pressured Hamilton, saying he knew it was stolen and would report the theft to the local sheriff. Casey Parsons heard this and told her "to shut the fuck up". It 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.
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