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Police dusting for fingerprints in a Ford coup, possibly related to the Hickman kidnap and murder case, Los Angeles, 1927

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William Edward Hickman, wanted for the kidnap and murder of Marion Parker, was captured in Echo, Oregon, after an eight-day manhunt. In his initial confession (given while in Oregon) he named an alleged accomplice who drove a Ford coup. That detail is noted in the article, "Detailed Confession Made by "The Fox": Amazing Account of Conversing With Detectives and Following Police Cars at Rendezvous After Kidnapping Given by Hickman," Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 1927: 1.
Date:
1927
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Police dusting for fingerprints in a Ford coup, possibly related to the Hickman kidnap and murder case, Los Angeles, 1927

Ransom note sent to Perry M. Parker, father of kidnap victim Marion Parker, from William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:
Marion Parker was kidnapped for ransom on December 15, 1927 by William Edward Hickman. Two days later, Marion's remains were found by her father, Perry Parker, on the lawn of 432 S. Manhattan Place- just moments after exchanging $1500 for Marion, whom he presumed to be alive. Hickman was ultimately tried and sentenced to death for the crime. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:
1927
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Ransom note sent to Perry M. Parker, father of kidnap victim Marion Parker, from William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927

Los Angeles police sergeant Howard L. Barlow with fingerprint evidence collected from home of kidnapping and murder suspect William Hickman, 1927

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Related to the article “Accused Slayer’s Abode Gives Evidence of Hurried Departure, Science Proves Crime Can’t Pay, Detective Chief Credits Fingerprint Check, Sergt. Barlow’s Research Verifies Clews, Scar on Thumb Brings Hunt to Arrest Hickman.” Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 1927: 3
Date:
1927
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Los Angeles police sergeant Howard L. Barlow with fingerprint evidence collected from home of kidnapping and murder suspect William Hickman, 1927

Ransom instructions, Mary B. Skeele kidnap case, 1933

Description:
Note with partial ransom instructions, on 2 pieces of paper, mostly typewritten, partially created with cut-out words and letters, some portions obscured with tape or paper, some words struck out with crayon or pencil, pinned to wooden background, reading: -Leave 5:30. P. M. - continuing through HIGHLAND PARK a nd past SYCAMORE GROVE PARK to AVENUE #43 (forty-three); turning to the left on AVENUE 43 and going up the hill to GRIFFIN AVENUE and turning to the left on car line and following to the end of line. Here you will see the road turns to the right and starts up the winding road to the top of the hill. This is where Montecito Drive starts. Follow this road all the way up the hill. You will notice a retaining wall on the left about 8 feet high, this will follow along all the way to the top on your left hand side. Do not turn off this road. Just follow the winding road all the way. Keeping the wall on your left. Go all the way to the top following the wall all the time. When you arrive upon the hill you will see that the wall continues on for a short distance, but you follow on around the wall and and the end of it At Curve On The Right notice instruction under TILE in under Box. This is the place where you will stop your car and be sure there is no one following you or around there or anyone coming towards you You should act as if you are looking at your tires or something so as to not create suspicion or let anyone know that you are there. You see it is necessary that you are careful of this money so no one else might pick it up first. Otherwise you would be out of the money and the wife too. But you can be careful in placing it. We will try our best to get it. After placing the money then you drive on around the road to the first road turning to the right down the hill. This will take you down the other side of the hill to BROADWAY then you can turn and get back. This is a complete worded map and should be easily followed. We are depending on you to follow it in every detail and move and hope that you understand the seriousness of it all if you do not do as we direct. We have the upper hand at this time and we intend to see that you do as your told. You will be protected in every way if you do as we say and you movements will be a safeguard for your wife if you follow theses instructions. If however we notice any move or word to the contrary, well its just to BAD. AGAIN WE IMPRESS UPON YOU******BE CAREFUL*******. --------******_-------- ----------********------------ YOUR WIFE WILL NOT BE RETURNED -------,?. / IF You have the money marked or the serials taken. You have New bills instead of used ones. You have any other denominations of bills instead of $5,$I0,or $20. You have a dummy package in place of the money. You have anyone with you or around you or following you. You talk of this to anyone. You notify the POLICE or ANYONE. - --------*******------------ ---------*******--------- Your wife, will be held 24 hours to see if you have met these requirements. Remember we are watching your every move and it is very necessary that BE CAREFUL. You might make a move that would seem to you to be O.K. but at the time same it might prove fatal. Be Wise--Be Careful--Walter Fisher Skeele, If Ever There Was a Time to BE CAREFUL, It is NOW! Otherwise
Date:
1933
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Ransom instructions, Mary B. Skeele kidnap case, 1933

Los Angeles police sergeant Howard L. Barlow inspecting car steering wheel, 1927

Description:
A similar photograph appears with the article “Murder Suspect Hunted After Wrecking of Car, Hickman Sought Near Redlands; Lair of Girl Slayer Located; Formal Complaint Issued.” Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 1927, with caption: “Perfect Crime” Collapses Under Scrutiny of Police Experts. Sgt. H.L. Barlow of the Identification Bureau Checking Fingerprints on Chrysler Mirror With Those on File in Department. The article states: The trail of a man, believed to be William Edward Hickman, 18 years of age, accused kidnaper and killer Marion Parker, 12-year-old school girl was picked up last night …
Date:
1927
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Los Angeles police sergeant Howard L. Barlow inspecting car steering wheel, 1927

Crowds gathered in front of residences on Manhattan Place where William Edward Hickman disposed of Marion Parker's remains, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:
Marion Parker was kidnapped for ransom on December 15, 1927 by William Edward Hickley. Two days later, Marion's remains were retrieved by her father, Perry Parker, on a street curb at 432 S. Manhattan Place- just moments after exchanging $1500 for Marion, whom he presumed was alive. Hickman was ultimately tried and sentenced to death for the crime. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:
December 18, 1927
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Crowds gathered in front of residences on Manhattan Place where William Edward Hickman disposed of Marion Parker's remains, Los Angeles, 1927