HUERTA, Christibal

Prescott Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Tuesday, April 22, 1919, page 6, column 4 Mexican Killed Probably By Accident An unidentified Mexican was found dead Sunday in his wagon on the road near Bumblebee, and reports were circulated that a murder had been committed. Sheepherders made the discovery who at once communicated with Mayer, and Sheriff Davis hastened to the place and a coroner's jury from Mayer was assembled. An investigation of the corpse revealed the cause of death as probably accidental. A 45-calibre revolver was lying on the floor of the wagon and the fatal wound was in the head. The bullet entered the skull under the right eye brow and death must have been instantaneous. On the man's body was a shoulder strap holding an empty scabbard, and an investigation of the affair lead to a verdict of accidental death. It is presumed the unfortunate man had dropped something from the seat while driving and in stooping to pick it up the gun fell from the scabbard and was discharged when the hammer struck a piece of metal in the bed of the wagon. He was traveling alone and came from the Black canyon country. He was seen to pass Bumblebee station and his destination was probably Humboldt. There was nothing on his person by which he could be identified, his features not being discernible owing to the heavy coating of blood. Transcriber's note: The above mentioned man was identified as Christibal Huerta. He is buried in an unmarked grave at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona.