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Triple tragedy due to jealousy in Louisville dance hall
John George, 26, an insurance agent, shot his wife, 17 year old partner Eugene Coats, and then killed himself at his mother in law's home during a dance. Jealousy over a refused dance led to the shootings. Coats died in hospital, Mrs George and her mother described George as in a happy mood before the explosion of violence. The couple had a two year old daughter.
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