The Archive · 1938

Charge "Mercy Killer" Wealthy New York Man Takes Wife's Life

Mineola, N.Y., Oct, 19

The Nassau County Grand Jury declined today to indict a "mercy killer," Mr. Harry C. Johnson, wealthy retired petrol distributor, on charges of killing his wife, Jennie, in September, His wife was hopel im with sly cancer of the stomach and repeatedly pleaded with her husband to end her misery.

He finally agreed to put her out of'her misery in September when he shot her to death. He informed the authorities of his deed—United Press.

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