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:
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Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection