Murder of Riley Bell
Murderer unknown

Waco Times - Herald
Tues. Mar 30, 1909

Sherman, Tex., Riley Bell was assassinated by an unknown party early this morning in North Sherman. His head was badly cut while asleep. The body was discovered by his parents. No Clue.


This column covers other felons, this is the part about Riley Bell.

The Waxahachie Daily Light
Wed, Mar 31, 1909

The Fort Worth Record and Register
Wed, Mar 31, 1909

Late this afternoon Riley Bell recovered consciousness, but does not have the slightest remembrance of the terrible assault on his life last night. His skull is crushed, but a fuller examination disclosed or even involved, and the attending physicians now have strong hopes of his ultimate recovery.

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Record & Chronicle
Thurs. April 1, 1909
Riley Bell, the Sherman assaulted in his room, will recover. He was
not killed as at first report.

I do not find any further articles about this murder.