Genre: news photographs / Names: Hickman, William Edward, 1908-1928 - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

Crowd at a railway station probably awaiting William Edward Hickman, kidnapper and murderer, Dunsmuir, 1927

Description:: The train on the right may be carrying William Edward Hickman, confessed kidnapper and murderer of 12-year-old Marion Parker. Hickman (along with a cadre of law enforcement officers and newspaper reporters) traveled by train to Los Angeles from Pendleton, Oregon, where he was previously held for extradition. The train departed Pendleton on December 25th and arrived in Los Angeles on the 27th. Hickman was tried for his crimes in early 1928. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: [circa December 26, 1927]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Mugshot of William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: Photograph appears with the articles under title, "Hickman Identified by Three Drug Store Owners as Daring Narcotic Bandit," Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec 1927: 2.
Date:: December 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

William Edward Hickman, subject of nationwide manhunt, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: Photograph appears with the articles under title, "Hickman Identified by Three Drug Store Owners as Daring Narcotic Bandit," Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec 1927: 2.
Date:: December 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Dr. Frank M. Mikels, psychiatrist for the prosecution in the Hickman kidnap and murder trial, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Mikels was one of several psychiatrists working for the prosecution against William Edward Hickman, who confessed to the kidnap and murder of Marion Parker, age 12. Hickman was sentenced to death after a 13-day trial. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Chief investigator George Contreras, seated in a biplane on his way to Oregon during the hunt for kidnapper and murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Hickman Indicted: Jury Rushes Aid to Extradition," 23 Dec. 1927: 1.
Date:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

People lined up at the courthouse to view judicial proceedings for William Edward Hickman, kidnapper and murderer, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: A line of men and women, both seated and standing, wait within the Los Angeles Courthouse to witness judicial proceedings for William Edward Hickman, who confessed to kidnapping and murdering Marion Parker, aged 12. Hickman was tried and sentenced to death. He was executed at San Quentin, October 22, 1928.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Notebook belonging to kidnapper and murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927 or 28

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Hickman Makes His Plea Today: Murderer Expected to Offer Insanity Excuse," 3 Jan. 1928: A2.
Date:: [1927 or 1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Crowd awaiting the train carrying William Edward Hickman, kidnapper and murderer, Glendale, 1927

Description:: Crowds of men, women and children gather outside of the Glendale Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, waiting to glimpse the train that carried William Edward Hickman to Los Angeles from Pendleton, Oregon, where he was held while awaiting extradition. Hickman confessed to the kidnap for ransom and murder of Marion Parker, age 12. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: December 27, 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Kidnapper William Edward Hickman, with Frank Dewar, Roy Bogle and Claude Peters, Los Angeles, 1927-1928

Description:: Hickman had confessed to the kidnap for ransom and murder of 12-year-old Marion Parker. It is not clear as to whether this photo was taken during Hickman’s post-extradition arraignment in December of 1927, or his trial in 1928. Hickman was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: [1927-1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Reporters Carlton Williams, Jackson Berger, William Phillips and other before their flight to Oregon to cover the William Edward Hickman extradition, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: A different photograph taken on the same occasion appears as a standalone photo with title, "Plane Speed 'Times' Men to Cell of Kidnaper," 23 Dec. 1927: 5.
Date:: December 23, 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Police Captain E. Raymond Cato and Detective Harry Raymond during the Hickman kidnap and murder trial, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Police Captain Raymond Cato and Detective Harry Raymond, seated together, photographed during the trial of William Edward Hickman, tried for the kidnap and murder of 12-year-old Marion Parker in December of 1927. Hickman was sentenced to death after a 13-day trial. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Photographers capture Jerome Walsh, William Edward Hickman, Roy Bogle, and Claude Peters at the County Jail, Los Angeles, between 1927-1928

Description:: Standing across from photographers, from left to right: defense lawyer Jerome Walsh, William Edward Hickman, assistant jailer Roy Bogle, and Deputy Sheriff Claude Peters.
Date:: [between 1927-1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Fingerprint of William E. Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: This is an image of a slide with a fingerprint of William Hickman, who was executed in October 1928 for the kidnapping and murder of 12-year old Marion Parker in December 1927.
Date:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Crowds in front of the Courthouse during the Hickman kidnap and murder trial, Los Angeles, 1927-1928

Description:: Crowds line both sides of the street and gather in front of the old Los Angeles County Courthouse during the arraignment or trial of William Edward Hickman, confessed kidnapper and murderer of Marion Parker, age 12. Photographed in the vicinity of Broadway and Temple streets (current City Hall location). The Hall of Records stands on the left.
Date:: [1927-1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Crowd at the train carrying William Edward Hickman, kidnapper and murderer, Glendale, 1927

Description:: Crowd of men, women and children gather outside of the Glendale Southern Pacific Railroad Depot and watch as a train carrying William Edward Hickman passes by.
Date:: December 27, 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Bridge where William Edward Hickman, kidnapper and murderer, was captured, Echo (Oregon), 1927

Description:: The town of Echo is located in northeast Oregon, near the border with Washington. It is 20 miles from Pendleton, where William Edward Hickman was held while awaiting extradition.
Date:: December 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Thirteen-point fingerprint comparison purported to belong to William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927 or 28

Description:: Two photographs placed side-by-side, each displaying an enlarged right fingerprint. Thirteen-points of comparison are drawn on each image. The prints were believed to belong to William Edward Hickman, who kidnapped and murdered 12-year old Marion Parker in December of 1927.
Date:: [1927 or 1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Motorcycle officer Howard J. Garner examining linens found in the apartment of William Edward Hickman murderer of Marion Parker, 1927

Description:: Collected evidence from the apartment helped convict William Edward Hickman for the kidnapping and murder of Marion Parker, aged 12. Hickman was executed at San Quentin, October 22, 1928.
Date:: December 20, 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Perry M. Parker, father of kidnap and murder victim Marion Parker, Los Angeles [rephotographed], 1927

Description:: Re-photographed image of Perry M. Parker, father of 12-year-old kidnap and murder victim Marion Parker.
Date:: [circa December 17, 1927]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Page in notebook of kidnapper and murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927 or 1928

Description:: Notebook described in the article, "Hickman Makes His Plea Today: Murderer Expected to Offer Insanity Excuse," Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 1928: A2.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Two detectives search for evidence in the apartment of confessed kidnapper and murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Accused Slayer's Abode Gives Evidence of Hurried Departure," 21 Dec. 1927: 3.
Date:: December 20, 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Frank Dewar, Buck Lieuallen, and Eugene Biscailuz during the Hickman kidnapping and murder trial, Los Angeles, 1927-1928

Description:: Standing from left to right: Los Angeles County Jailer Frank Dewar, Oregon police officer Cecil "Buck" Lieuallen, an unidentified male (probably a law enforcement officer), and Undersheriff Eugene Biscailuz, photographed inside Biscailuz's office. The photo was taken during the arraignment or trial of William Edward Hickman, who kidnapped and murdered Marion Parker, age 12.
Date:: [1927-1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Convicted murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, circa 1927

Description:: A portrait of William Edward Hickman, who kidnapped and murdered 12-year-old Marion Parker, shortly after his apprehension. He was given the death penalty and executed in 1928.
Date:: [circa 1927]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Jury members for the Hickman-Hunt murder trial, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Photograph of jurors from the Hickman-Hunt trial. William Edward Hickman, who was already sentenced to death for the kidnap and murder of 12-year-old Marion Parker, was tried jointly with Welby Hunt for the murder of C. Ivy Toms, a Rosehill pharmacist, on Christmas Eve of 1926. Hunt received a life sentence but was later paroled. Hickman also received a life sentence but was executed at San Quentin for the Parker murder, October 19, 1928.
Date:: 1928
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

Description:: 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

Rosslyn Hotel bus shuttling jury members from the Hall of Justice during the Hickman trial, 1928

Description:: William Edward Hickman confessed to the kidnap and murder of 12-year-old Marion Parker. He was sentenced to death after a 13-day trial and executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Suicide notes found on the body of A. R. Driskell, grandfather of Welby Hunt, Los Angeles, 1927-1928

Description:: Related to the article, "Hickman Trial Forces Line Up: Insanity Defense Offered; Hearing the 25th Inst.," Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 1928: A1.
Date:: [1927 or 1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Courtroom spectators being searched during the Hickman kidnap and murder trial, Los Angeles, 1927-1928

Description:: Photograph of a woman being searched by a law enforcement officer during the William Edward Hickman kidnap and murder arraignment of trial. The perspective spectator opens her coat in preparation for searching, while the officer (wearing a suit and badge on his left lapel) examines her purse. A second officer stands behind the woman being searched. A man in uniform stands next to him. Several women and one man are viewed seated and standing on the left. Additional persons can be seen standing outside of the class doors awaiting their turn.
Date:: [1927 or 1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Alfred Hickman, brother of William Edward Hickman, on the witness stand during his brother's trial, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Hickman was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: [circa February 3, 1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Crowds near the Courthouse during the Hickman kidnapping and murder trial, Los Angeles, 1927 or 28

Description:: Crowds of men and women line pathways adjacent to the Los Angeles County Courthouse (stairs and walkway seen in foreground) during the arraignment or trial of William Edward Hickman, kidnapper and murderer of Marion Parker, age 12. Also present in the photo are lines of parked and moving vehicles. The vehicle at foreground left has a driver at the wheel. The acronym "L.A.F.D" is printed on the driver's side door.
Date:: [1927-1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Sheriffs searching spectators at the courthouse during the Hickman kidnap and murder trial, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Photograph of men being searched by sheriffs during the trial of William Edward Hickman, who kidnapped and murdered 12-year-old Marion Parker in December of 1927. The men were photographed in a room or partitioned area at the Los Angeles courthouse. The man kneeling at right is Deputy Sheriff M. G. Weybright.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

William Edward Hickman is found sane by jury, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: William Edward Hickman stands alone in an empty brick room. Another man can be seen in the doorway behind him. Hickman has his hands in his pockets and smiles with his eyes closed.
Date:: February 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Dr. Victor Parkin, psychiatrist for the prosecution during the Hickman kidnapping and murder trial, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Parkin acted as one of several expert witnesses for the prosecution against William Edward Hickman, tried for the kidnap and murder of 12-year-old Marion Parker in December of 1927. Hickman was sentenced to death after a 13-day trial. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Convicted murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: A portrait of William Edward Hickman, who kidnapped and murdered 12-year-old Marion Parker, shortly after his apprehension. He was given the death penalty and executed in 1928.
Date:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Convicted murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, ca. 1927

Description:: A photograph of William Edward Hickman, who kidnapped and murdered 12-year-old Marion Parker, shortly after his apprehension. He was given the death penalty and executed in 1928. Hickman has his back exposed to the camera and face turned to the side.
Date:: [circa 1927]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

William Edward Hickman, convicted for murder of Marion Parker, poses with officers, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: William Edward Hickman, third from left, poses for a photograph with police officers and prison officials. On the far right is Los Angeles County Jailer Frank Dewar and second from right is Undersheriff Eugene Biscailuz.
Date:: February, 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Bellevue Arms apartment building, residence of confessed kidnapper and murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: Possibly related to Los Angeles Times article, "Accused Slayer's Abode Gives Evidence of Hurried Departure: Hickman's Finger-Prints Found in Apartment. Occupant Identified as Suspected Slayer of Marion Parker; Death Car There Saturday," 21 Dec. 1927:3.
Date:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Mrs. Cora Belle Weeks, a possible spectator at the Hickman kidnapping trial, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Mrs. Weeks was likely a spectator at the trial of William Edward Hickman, tried for the kidnap and murder of 12-year-old Marion Parker in December 1927. Hickman was sentenced to death after a 13-day trial. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Welby Hunt, murderer of C. Ivy Toms, with George Contreras and handwritting experts, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Possibly related to the article, "Hickman Trial Forces Line Up," Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 1928: A1.
Date:: January 5, 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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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

Dr. Benjamin Blank and Sergeant Howard L. Barlow during the trial of William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: William Edward Hickman was executed in October 1928 for the kidnapping and murder of 12-year old Marion Parker. In this image, Sergeant Barlow appears to be examining the handprint of the accused while Dr. Blank looks on.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Dr. Paul E. Bowers, expert witness for the proscecution during the Hickman kidnapping and murder trial, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Dr. Paul E. Bowers was noted in several Los Angeles Times articles during the trial of William Edward Hickman, dates ranging January-March of 1928.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Walter E. Overell, possible spectator at the Hickman kidnapping trial, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Overell was likely a spectator at the trial of William Edward Hickman, tried for the kidnap and murder of 12-year-old Marion Parker in December of 1927. Hickman’s trial began January 25 and ended less than two weeks later. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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

Description:: Sergeant Howard L. Barlow of the police identification bureau, in vest and tie, photographed indoors. Barlow holds a car steering wheel in his left hand while examining the center of the wheel using a magnifying device.
Date:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Crowds outside the Hall of Justice where William Edward Hickman was tried for kidnap and murder, Los Angeles, 1927-1928

Description:: Crowds line both sides of the street outside of the Los Angeles Hall of Justice (210 W. Temple St.) during the arraignment or trial of William Edward Hickman for the kidnapping and murder of Marion Parker.
Date:: [1927 or 1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Mug shot of kidnapper William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: Mug shot of William Edward Hickman who was executed on October 19 1928 for the kidnapping and murder of 12-year old Marion Parker in December of 1927.
Date:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Crowd of people in a courtroom during the Hickman kidnapping case, Los Angeles, 1927-1928

Description:: Crowded courtroom during the trial of William Hickman. The photo is very blurry because it was taken the moment people around the table were standing and moving. There is another camera set up as well.
Date:: [between 1927-1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Detective Lieutenant Dick Lucas on the witness stand during the Hickman kidnapping and murder trial, 1928

Description:: Photograph of Detective Lieutenant Richard "Dick" Lucas, seated on the witness stand. Lucas was one of several law enforcement officers who interrogated William Edward Hickman during his extradition by train from Pendleton, Oregon to Los Angeles.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

William Edward Hickman, kidnapper and murderer, with law enforcement officers, Los Angeles, 1927-1928

Description:: Photograph of (l to r): Assistant Jailer Roy Bogle, Jailer Frank Dewar, Deputy Sheriff Claude Peters, William Edward Hickman at center, facing Undersheriff Eugene W. Biscailuz. The two remaining men in the background are unidentified.
Date:: [1927-1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Dr. Benjamin Blank and Sergeant Howard L. Barlow analyze the fingerprints of William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Hickman was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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