The Bloody Century 2

February 5, on this date in 1890...

18. Cain and Abel

Like the Biblical brothers Cain and Able, the Sawtell brothers of Boston took divergent paths through life. While Hiram settled down and raised a family, supported by his successful fruit business, Isaac was doing time in Charlestown prison. And as with the Bible’s first murderer, Isaac’s jealousy of his brother became unbearable. Upon his release from prison, he lured Hiram from his family and killed him in cold blood.

Date: February 5, 1890
Location: Rochester, New Hampshire
Victim: Hiram Sawtell
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Accused: Isaac Sawtell
Hiram Sawtell
Hiram Sawtell
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