The Muncie Morning Star

Monday, December 12, 1904

Transcribed by DJ Faust, DEFLEUR@prodigy.net

LUTHER COLLINS ON TRIAL (by Star Special Service)

CHARGED WITH POISONING

Alleged That Death of Miss Malissa Smitley Was Due to Drug Administered By Him- Father Filed Charges

Portland, Ind., Dec. 12.-  Luther Collins was put on trial in the Adams circuit court today charged with administering drugs to his sister-in-law, Miss Malissa Smitley, with criminal intent.  Miss Smitley died in convulsions.  Pathalogical analysis of the stomach revealed the presence of a dangerous drug.

Collins was then arrested on an affidavit filed by the father of the dead girl.