Names: Parker, Marion, 1915-1927 / Subject: Spectators--California--Los Angeles - UCLA Library Digital Collections Search Results

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

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

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

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

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

Description:: Prince Eric of Denmark (at left with cigarette in hand) and Ryan A Grut, Vice-Consul of Denmark, seated together in a room (number '108'). The two were likely spectators attending judicial hearings for William Edward Hickman, tried for the kidnapping and murder of Marion Parker, age 12.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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

Description:: John B. Nash photographed in line with other perspective spectators to see the arraignment or trial of William Edward Hickman, kidnapper and murderer of Marion Parker, age 12. Compared to the other men (who wear suits and ties, hats and shoes), Nash is bare foot and wears light-colored garb comprised of a short cloak, loose fitting pants and shirt tied at the waist and fastened with ties. He holds a metal horn in his left hand, a banner attached to a staff in the right hand. Images on the banner include two Stars of David on the upper right and left hand corners; a vessel holding shafts of wheat, and a crown with “Rev.” and an indecipherable chapter and verse are illustrated on the bottom corners. Depicted at center is a cross atop a Star of David with the word “Zion” written on it. Surrounding this image are the words, “Hope, Charity, Truth, Faith.” Remaining text reads, from top: “The Everlasting Gospel. Peace to Isreal. [Left side:] Isek 7:15… The Gospel [indecipherable] Lake of Fire - Rev 20:10. [Right side:] Bannar. Grace.
Date:: [1927 or 1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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