Oct. 31 This Week in History: Teen was accused of murder
120 Years Ago, 1906 transcribed as originally published in the Youngstown Vindicator: “Killed jealous rival. Sensational shooting. The principals in awful tragedy little more than children. Chas. M. Ludwick shot through the heart last night by Elton F. Ackerman. Both sides were suitors for the hand of Miss Theresa O’Connell who was a witness to the shocking affair.” “Fearful that his jealous rival had a revolver and sought his life, Elton F. Ackerman, a 15-year-old boy, shot and instantly killed Charles M. Ludwick at the front door of Thomas J. Lawlor’s residence, 232 West ...