https://masonhistory.gmu.edu/files/original/e0d5af5784bfac7db2e59524b0e9731c.png b1a0f4b8f91717e8dc1fcc4edb5272d5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Burns Sure Eva Roy Was Not Killed by Stranger Description An account of the resource This historic newspaper clipping features famed detective William J. Burns, who investigated the 1918 murder of 14-year-old Eva Roy in Burke, Virginia. Burns concluded that the murder was not committed by a stranger, but by someone familiar with Eva’s habits and the area. The article highlights the premeditated nature of the crime and debunks the theory that it could have been a random act of violence. The photo shows Burns on-site during the investigation, lending national attention to the case. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource William J. Burns (article author); newspaper photographer (image) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa August 1918 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sandra Arias Honors 360 Spring 2025