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Sorrow and Resolve After Killing Bank Robber
In New Albany Indiana Rev Robert Gingery 37 recounts shooting and killing bank robber William Hassett 25 after Hassett killed his friend state police Sgt Marvin Watts. Gingery says he feels sorrow but not guilt and cites a sermon on using force to protect society. Bank directorate votes a $500 widow’s aid and Gingery donates his $3500 share.
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New Albany
Ind
Robert W. Gingery
Marvin Watts
Gingery
Marvin
William Hassett
Louisville
SeHersburg
Pest
Watts
Hassett
Gues
Hee
Indiana
Elizabeth
Bank of Sellersburg