The Payette Independent
Thursday, May 13, 1926
WEISER MURDER AND SUICIDE
L. T. LEATH KILLED WIFE WITH AX AND THEN SHOT HIS OWN HEAD OFF - JEALOUSY THE CAUSE
WEISER - Grim tragedy walked into a Weiser home last Saturday afternoon and left in its wake a brutal murder and suicide.
Crazed by jealousy and despondent over his crippled condition. L. T. Leath slashed his wife's head five times with a hand ax and then blew off the top of his own head with a shotgun. This was the explanation of the double tragedy given to the authorities by Lloyd Heath, 19, 1 son. Mr. Leath died instantly while Mrs. Leath succumbed about five hours later.
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Note: According to the Idaho Death Index, Jane Yackel Leath and Levi T. Leath died 5-8-1926, Weiser. ch
Both are buried in Hillcrest Cemetery, Weiser. ch