MURDERER SLAIN AFTER ESCAPE
Fate Taylor Dies Rather than Surrender to posse.
Appling County Murderer Who Escaped From Glynn Jail Is Shot Dead By Sons Of Sheriff Berrie, Who Attempted To Capture Him At Auquilla.
Brunswick, Ga., November 2.--(Special.)--Fate Taylor, the Appling county murderer who made his escape from the Glynn county jail yesterday morning after over-powering jailer Lowe and locking him in one of the steel cages, was killed last night about midnight by William H. Berrie Jr., and Kenneth Berrie, sons of Sheriff Berrie of this county, who were sworn in yesterday as deputy sheriffs and sent out in an effort to capture Taylor. The killing of Taylor occurred at Auquilla about 14 miles from this city.
The search for Taylor was begun shortly after his escape from jail, but he evidently lay hidden in the woods all day.
All avenues of escape were carefully guarded and the two sons of Sheriff Berrie were sent to Auquilla to look out for him at that point. The Atlanta Coastline and Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroads run close together there and Taylor was discovered walking up the Coast Line road when the electric headlight of a passing A.B.&A. train cast a reflection on the track. He was some distance from the young men, who were concealed in the little waiting room at Auquilla.
Taylor Shows Fight.
When Taylor approached, William Berrie stepped to the door and commanded him to halt. Taylor did not stop, but wanted to know what they were halting him for. Berrie again called him to halt and to throw up his hands. He held them up but quickly obtained and snapped a revolver at William Berrie. The pistol did not fire. William Berrie, with a shotgun and Kenneth Berrie, with a 44 caliber rifle, fired at Taylor at the same time and he fell, shots from both guns taking effect in the head and shoulders. Sheriff Berrie was notified and together with Dr. Cate rushed to the scene in an automobile, but Taylor died a short time after their arrival. His body was brought to this city this morning and was immediately carried to the undertaking establishment of J.O. Zellner, where it was prepared for burial and tonight was sent to Nichols, to his relatives.
Taylor it is alleged, killed Wade Belcher, a prominent Appling county farmer in August, 1909. He was arrested and placed in jail at Baxley, but was brought here for safekeeping in September. Shortly after his arrival here he sawed several bars in his steel cell which was discovered before he had a chance to try to escape. Later he was returned to Baxley and convicted and sentenced to be hung. The case was carried to the Supreme Court which confirmed the decision of the lower court. Just before he was to be hung, this summer, his attorneys filed with Judge Conyers an extraordinary motion for a new trial and a state of the execution was granted. The case again went to the Supreme Court and was to have been heard last month but no decision had been handed down. In his cell which he vacated so suddenly were found two large files and a stiletto made from a heavy piece of galvanized wire.
Fate Taylor Dies Rather than Surrender to posse.
Appling County Murderer Who Escaped From Glynn Jail Is Shot Dead By Sons Of Sheriff Berrie, Who Attempted To Capture Him At Auquilla.
Brunswick, Ga., November 2.--(Special.)--Fate Taylor, the Appling county murderer who made his escape from the Glynn county jail yesterday morning after over-powering jailer Lowe and locking him in one of the steel cages, was killed last night about midnight by William H. Berrie Jr., and Kenneth Berrie, sons of Sheriff Berrie of this county, who were sworn in yesterday as deputy sheriffs and sent out in an effort to capture Taylor. The killing of Taylor occurred at Auquilla about 14 miles from this city.
The search for Taylor was begun shortly after his escape from jail, but he evidently lay hidden in the woods all day.
All avenues of escape were carefully guarded and the two sons of Sheriff Berrie were sent to Auquilla to look out for him at that point. The Atlanta Coastline and Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroads run close together there and Taylor was discovered walking up the Coast Line road when the electric headlight of a passing A.B.&A. train cast a reflection on the track. He was some distance from the young men, who were concealed in the little waiting room at Auquilla.
Taylor Shows Fight.
When Taylor approached, William Berrie stepped to the door and commanded him to halt. Taylor did not stop, but wanted to know what they were halting him for. Berrie again called him to halt and to throw up his hands. He held them up but quickly obtained and snapped a revolver at William Berrie. The pistol did not fire. William Berrie, with a shotgun and Kenneth Berrie, with a 44 caliber rifle, fired at Taylor at the same time and he fell, shots from both guns taking effect in the head and shoulders. Sheriff Berrie was notified and together with Dr. Cate rushed to the scene in an automobile, but Taylor died a short time after their arrival. His body was brought to this city this morning and was immediately carried to the undertaking establishment of J.O. Zellner, where it was prepared for burial and tonight was sent to Nichols, to his relatives.
Taylor it is alleged, killed Wade Belcher, a prominent Appling county farmer in August, 1909. He was arrested and placed in jail at Baxley, but was brought here for safekeeping in September. Shortly after his arrival here he sawed several bars in his steel cell which was discovered before he had a chance to try to escape. Later he was returned to Baxley and convicted and sentenced to be hung. The case was carried to the Supreme Court which confirmed the decision of the lower court. Just before he was to be hung, this summer, his attorneys filed with Judge Conyers an extraordinary motion for a new trial and a state of the execution was granted. The case again went to the Supreme Court and was to have been heard last month but no decision had been handed down. In his cell which he vacated so suddenly were found two large files and a stiletto made from a heavy piece of galvanized wire.
MURDERER SLAIN AFTER ESCAPE
Fate Taylor Dies Rather than Surrender to posse.
Appling County Murderer Who Escaped From Glynn Jail Is Shot Dead By Sons Of Sheriff Berrie, Who Attempted To Capture Him At Auquilla.
Brunswick, Ga., November 2.--(Special.)--Fate Taylor, the Appling county murderer who made his escape from the Glynn county jail yesterday morning after over-powering jailer Lowe and locking him in one of the steel cages, was killed last night about midnight by William H. Berrie Jr., and Kenneth Berrie, sons of Sheriff Berrie of this county, who were sworn in yesterday as deputy sheriffs and sent out in an effort to capture Taylor. The killing of Taylor occurred at Auquilla about 14 miles from this city.
The search for Taylor was begun shortly after his escape from jail, but he evidently lay hidden in the woods all day.
All avenues of escape were carefully guarded and the two sons of Sheriff Berrie were sent to Auquilla to look out for him at that point. The Atlanta Coastline and Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroads run close together there and Taylor was discovered walking up the Coast Line road when the electric headlight of a passing A.B.&A. train cast a reflection on the track. He was some distance from the young men, who were concealed in the little waiting room at Auquilla.
Taylor Shows Fight.
When Taylor approached, William Berrie stepped to the door and commanded him to halt. Taylor did not stop, but wanted to know what they were halting him for. Berrie again called him to halt and to throw up his hands. He held them up but quickly obtained and snapped a revolver at William Berrie. The pistol did not fire. William Berrie, with a shotgun and Kenneth Berrie, with a 44 caliber rifle, fired at Taylor at the same time and he fell, shots from both guns taking effect in the head and shoulders. Sheriff Berrie was notified and together with Dr. Cate rushed to the scene in an automobile, but Taylor died a short time after their arrival. His body was brought to this city this morning and was immediately carried to the undertaking establishment of J.O. Zellner, where it was prepared for burial and tonight was sent to Nichols, to his relatives.
Taylor it is alleged, killed Wade Belcher, a prominent Appling county farmer in August, 1909. He was arrested and placed in jail at Baxley, but was brought here for safekeeping in September. Shortly after his arrival here he sawed several bars in his steel cell which was discovered before he had a chance to try to escape. Later he was returned to Baxley and convicted and sentenced to be hung. The case was carried to the Supreme Court which confirmed the decision of the lower court. Just before he was to be hung, this summer, his attorneys filed with Judge Conyers an extraordinary motion for a new trial and a state of the execution was granted. The case again went to the Supreme Court and was to have been heard last month but no decision had been handed down. In his cell which he vacated so suddenly were found two large files and a stiletto made from a heavy piece of galvanized wire.
Fate Taylor Dies Rather than Surrender to posse.
Appling County Murderer Who Escaped From Glynn Jail Is Shot Dead By Sons Of Sheriff Berrie, Who Attempted To Capture Him At Auquilla.
Brunswick, Ga., November 2.--(Special.)--Fate Taylor, the Appling county murderer who made his escape from the Glynn county jail yesterday morning after over-powering jailer Lowe and locking him in one of the steel cages, was killed last night about midnight by William H. Berrie Jr., and Kenneth Berrie, sons of Sheriff Berrie of this county, who were sworn in yesterday as deputy sheriffs and sent out in an effort to capture Taylor. The killing of Taylor occurred at Auquilla about 14 miles from this city.
The search for Taylor was begun shortly after his escape from jail, but he evidently lay hidden in the woods all day.
All avenues of escape were carefully guarded and the two sons of Sheriff Berrie were sent to Auquilla to look out for him at that point. The Atlanta Coastline and Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroads run close together there and Taylor was discovered walking up the Coast Line road when the electric headlight of a passing A.B.&A. train cast a reflection on the track. He was some distance from the young men, who were concealed in the little waiting room at Auquilla.
Taylor Shows Fight.
When Taylor approached, William Berrie stepped to the door and commanded him to halt. Taylor did not stop, but wanted to know what they were halting him for. Berrie again called him to halt and to throw up his hands. He held them up but quickly obtained and snapped a revolver at William Berrie. The pistol did not fire. William Berrie, with a shotgun and Kenneth Berrie, with a 44 caliber rifle, fired at Taylor at the same time and he fell, shots from both guns taking effect in the head and shoulders. Sheriff Berrie was notified and together with Dr. Cate rushed to the scene in an automobile, but Taylor died a short time after their arrival. His body was brought to this city this morning and was immediately carried to the undertaking establishment of J.O. Zellner, where it was prepared for burial and tonight was sent to Nichols, to his relatives.
Taylor it is alleged, killed Wade Belcher, a prominent Appling county farmer in August, 1909. He was arrested and placed in jail at Baxley, but was brought here for safekeeping in September. Shortly after his arrival here he sawed several bars in his steel cell which was discovered before he had a chance to try to escape. Later he was returned to Baxley and convicted and sentenced to be hung. The case was carried to the Supreme Court which confirmed the decision of the lower court. Just before he was to be hung, this summer, his attorneys filed with Judge Conyers an extraordinary motion for a new trial and a state of the execution was granted. The case again went to the Supreme Court and was to have been heard last month but no decision had been handed down. In his cell which he vacated so suddenly were found two large files and a stiletto made from a heavy piece of galvanized wire.
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