Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 August 1916 — Admits He Shot Girl Trying to Rob Bank. [ARTICLE]

Admits He Shot Girl Trying to Rob Bank.

Seymour, Ind., Aug. 28.—Herschell Phillips, the 17-year-old bandit who attempted to rob the State'bank at Medora of $5,000 and in his excitement shot the assistant cashier. Miss Mera Hunsucker, in the mouth, pleaded guilty today to a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill. He will be sentenced later. His brother Bluford, who is held in custody also, was arraigned. He pleaded not guilty. The young men are confined in separate jail cells.

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