The Violence Between Montagues And The Capulets

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Yesterday another fight took place in Verona among the Montagues and the Capulets. The servants of the Montagues and the Capulets were held responsible for troubling the citizens of Verona. It all started with a small common argument but soon resulted in a very big conflict among the Montagues and the Capulets. This tragic event led to many deaths also involving the citizens of Verona. As reported, a lot of men, women, families, and senior citizens were either found dead or seriously injured on the streets of Verona. It is still not confirmed who started to cause the violence between the two families, asas each family has different interpretations, and opinions. After looking for clues, evidences, and witnesses, we found a witness named Jill.

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