Attic

Reported Tuesday, December 24, 1946.

Jessie Comptom found dead in her house by Harry Frasier, a milk delivery man.

Mr. Frasier gave the following statement:

On the morning of Tuesday, December 24, about 6:00 a.m., he stopped at Miss Comptom's kitchen door to deliver the milk. The weather was very cold and he was surprised to find the door open. He put his head inside and called, but received no answer, so he then went part way up the attic stairs and saw Miss Comptom's body hanging there, so he went downstairs and telephoned the police.

Policeman John T. Adams received the telephone call at 6:43 a.m. Tuesday morning, December 24, and went at once to Miss Comptom's house. The snow on the path to the kitchen door was somewhat trampled and no distinct footprints could be recognized. There were unwashed dishes for one person on the kitchen table. The house downstairs was neat. The bed was made and undisturbed. However, he found the attic as represented in the model.

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