George Basher 1888 - 3-16-32
Death: 16 MAR 1932 in Kanawha County, W.V. of Suicide by Gunshot
Burial: 20 MAR 1932 Ohley, Kanawha County, W.V.
Medical Information: Killed himself after killing his wife.
Note:
Mr. Basher was arraigned on murder charges and released on bail, pending trial in Kanawha County Circuit Court. On March 27th 1932 George Basher's trial was set to begin. However, it would never take place. On the morning of his scheduled trial George Basher walked into the bedroom of his Eskdale home and shot five bullets into his wife as she was in the process of washing her hands. He then retrieved another pistol and committed suicide, firing one round from the gun into his temple. According to the results of the investigation conducted by Cpl. Dilly of the State Police, Basher was worried over his upcoming trial and was extremely jealous of his wife. Letters were written by Mr. Basher before his death in his native language and were read by Slyman Joseph in which he outlined the cause of the shootings.
The Basher's funeral was held at the Christian Church in Eskdale and was attended by over 4,000 people. This was an exceptionally large turnout for a small town, but, Mr. Basher had been in business in Eskdale for many years, had made many friends and was well liked and respected. He was going om trial for the murder of Denny Scott. George Basher was owner of a Restaurant at Eskdale.
Death: 16 MAR 1932 in Kanawha County, W.V. of Suicide by Gunshot
Burial: 20 MAR 1932 Ohley, Kanawha County, W.V.
Medical Information: Killed himself after killing his wife.
Note:
Mr. Basher was arraigned on murder charges and released on bail, pending trial in Kanawha County Circuit Court. On March 27th 1932 George Basher's trial was set to begin. However, it would never take place. On the morning of his scheduled trial George Basher walked into the bedroom of his Eskdale home and shot five bullets into his wife as she was in the process of washing her hands. He then retrieved another pistol and committed suicide, firing one round from the gun into his temple. According to the results of the investigation conducted by Cpl. Dilly of the State Police, Basher was worried over his upcoming trial and was extremely jealous of his wife. Letters were written by Mr. Basher before his death in his native language and were read by Slyman Joseph in which he outlined the cause of the shootings.
The Basher's funeral was held at the Christian Church in Eskdale and was attended by over 4,000 people. This was an exceptionally large turnout for a small town, but, Mr. Basher had been in business in Eskdale for many years, had made many friends and was well liked and respected. He was going om trial for the murder of Denny Scott. George Basher was owner of a Restaurant at Eskdale.
George Basher 1888 - 3-16-32
Death: 16 MAR 1932 in Kanawha County, W.V. of Suicide by Gunshot
Burial: 20 MAR 1932 Ohley, Kanawha County, W.V.
Medical Information: Killed himself after killing his wife.
Note:
Mr. Basher was arraigned on murder charges and released on bail, pending trial in Kanawha County Circuit Court. On March 27th 1932 George Basher's trial was set to begin. However, it would never take place. On the morning of his scheduled trial George Basher walked into the bedroom of his Eskdale home and shot five bullets into his wife as she was in the process of washing her hands. He then retrieved another pistol and committed suicide, firing one round from the gun into his temple. According to the results of the investigation conducted by Cpl. Dilly of the State Police, Basher was worried over his upcoming trial and was extremely jealous of his wife. Letters were written by Mr. Basher before his death in his native language and were read by Slyman Joseph in which he outlined the cause of the shootings.
The Basher's funeral was held at the Christian Church in Eskdale and was attended by over 4,000 people. This was an exceptionally large turnout for a small town, but, Mr. Basher had been in business in Eskdale for many years, had made many friends and was well liked and respected. He was going om trial for the murder of Denny Scott. George Basher was owner of a Restaurant at Eskdale.
Death: 16 MAR 1932 in Kanawha County, W.V. of Suicide by Gunshot
Burial: 20 MAR 1932 Ohley, Kanawha County, W.V.
Medical Information: Killed himself after killing his wife.
Note:
Mr. Basher was arraigned on murder charges and released on bail, pending trial in Kanawha County Circuit Court. On March 27th 1932 George Basher's trial was set to begin. However, it would never take place. On the morning of his scheduled trial George Basher walked into the bedroom of his Eskdale home and shot five bullets into his wife as she was in the process of washing her hands. He then retrieved another pistol and committed suicide, firing one round from the gun into his temple. According to the results of the investigation conducted by Cpl. Dilly of the State Police, Basher was worried over his upcoming trial and was extremely jealous of his wife. Letters were written by Mr. Basher before his death in his native language and were read by Slyman Joseph in which he outlined the cause of the shootings.
The Basher's funeral was held at the Christian Church in Eskdale and was attended by over 4,000 people. This was an exceptionally large turnout for a small town, but, Mr. Basher had been in business in Eskdale for many years, had made many friends and was well liked and respected. He was going om trial for the murder of Denny Scott. George Basher was owner of a Restaurant at Eskdale.
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