On this night, Mollie's common-law husband, Walter Spencer, had been attacked as well.   He was in his bed asleep and had awakened in terrible pain with a deep gash across his face.  The room was in disarray and Mollie was gone.  Blood decorated their bedroom and bloody handprints were found on the doorsill.  He went looking for help. 

Mollie's employer followed a blood trail that led outside and found her by the outhouse.  Back inside, he discovered a