Brewer Murder Trial

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20047230

Description

The Brewer Murder Trial is underway at the Tarrant County Courthouse. In attendance are the four brothers of the victim H. Glen Cox. They are left to right, John W. Bailey (half brother), Joe Leslie Cox, Tinsley Earl Cox, and Elmer Lewis Cox. Earl T. Brewer is on trial for murdering his son-in-law H. Glen at an east-side apartment on January 10, 1941. H. Glen's marriage to Virginia Brewer, fourteen, led to his death. The Brewers and the Cox Family live on neighboring farms in Fannin County, Texas. John is dressed in a double breasted pinstripe suit. Joe is wearing a three-piece suit. Tinsley is wearing a three piece suit and holding his hat. Elmer is dressed in a light, double breasted suit.

Archival Date

1941-02-16

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1316

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Brewer Murder Trial; Homicides; Trials (Murder)