Detective Lieutenant Ray Giese and Los Angeles County District Attorney Buron Fitts examine soiled clothing possibly owned by Thomas Edward Dugger. Dugger, known as "Ape Man", was convicted of eleven felonies related to the robbery, kidnapings, and assault of three women. Dugger was indicted on April 4, 1935 and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court on February 18, 1936.
Detective Lieutenant Ray Giese, Los Angeles County District Attorney Buron Fitts, and two unidentified men examine the hands of Thomas Edward Dugger. Dugger, known as "Ape Man", was convicted of eleven felonies related to the robbery, kidnapings, and assault of three women. Dugger was indicted on April 4, 1935 and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court on February 18, 1936.
Detective Lieutenant Leroy Sanderson escorts Thomas Edward Dugger. Dugger, known as "Ape Man", was convicted of eleven felonies related to the robbery, kidnapings, and assault of three women. Dugger was indicted on April 4, 1935 and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court on February 18, 1936.
Thomas Edward Dugger, known as "Ape Man", was convicted of eleven felonies related to the robbery, kidnapings, and assault of three women. Dugger was indicted on April 4, 1935 and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court on February 18, 1936.
Thomas Edward Dugger, known as "Ape Man", was convicted of eleven felonies related to the robbery, kidnapings, and assault of three women. Dugger was indicted on April 4, 1935 and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court on February 18, 1936.
Thomas Edward Dugger, known as "Ape Man", was convicted of eleven felonies related to the robbery, kidnapings, and assault of three women. Dugger was indicted on April 4, 1935 and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court on February 18, 1936.
Thomas Edward Dugger, known as "Ape Man", was convicted of eleven felonies related to the robbery, kidnapings, and assault of three women. Dugger was indicted on April 4, 1935 and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court on February 18, 1936.
Typewritten note that reads: "Ramlow Myers REWA 10-year-old Mexican girl turned detective last night and caused the arrest of Harold B. Millard, 31-year-old oil operator, on a charge of child-stealing.She said her suspicions were aroused when she saw Millard take the girls--- both playmates of hers--- into his car at Seventh and Valencia streets and drive away. As he did so she jotted down the license number and gave it to police who traced it and arrested Millard a few hours later.Neither of the girls, one of whom is 13 and the other 14, had returned home early today, according to Det. Lt. A. M. Strand and Policewoman Mary Rose who are investigating the case.Millard gave his address as 3129 Josephine street, Lynwood.1.35 a.m."The note refers to Mildred Douglas and Donna (or Zelia K.) Thompson, who were reported missing. When called in for questioning Millard testified that he did pick up Douglas and Thompson but dropped them off when he realized how young they were. Millard reported that the girls told him they were running away from home. Girls fitting the description of Douglas and Thompson were seen in an Ontario auto camp one day later.
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.
Copy photograph of Mary Hickman, sister of William E. Hickman, who was executed at San Quentin for the kidnapping and murder of 12-year old Marion Parker. She was living in Kansas City during her brother's trial.
Photograph of William Edward Hickman, charged with the kidnapping and murder of 12-year-old Marion Parker, in handcuffs, surrounded by (l to r:) Deputy Sheriff Claude Peters, Assistant Jailer Roy Bogle and Jailer Frank Dewar. An additional officer is obscured by Dewar. They stand outside of a jail cell at the Los Angeles county jail. A January 1928 calendar hangs opposite a directive painted on the tiled wall. It reads: "Notice. Attorneys - bondsman and others having business in attorney room must not stand around and obstruct the officers view of prisoners. Place your order for your client and then take a seat at the vising table."
Franklin B. Skeele, in suit, tie, sweater, and overcoat, holding hat and paper, seated, right, with another man seated at left, in suit and tie, with door marked Private in background
Los Angeles police detective Charles Reimer fills out paperwork while sitting at a desk. Charles Reimer filed a charge against individuals for the fraudulent kidnapping case of Aimee Semple McPherson. Photograph appears with the article "Manufacturing of False Evidence Ascribed to Defendants in State's Formal Accusations: FELONIOUS PLOT CHARGED TO SEVEN IN COMPLAINT Lengthy Document Reviews Entire McPherson 'Kidnaping' History as Pointing to Conspiracy," Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 1926: 3.
Photograph of a “Golden Rule” notebook belonging to William Edward Hickman. Hickman kidnapped for ransom and murdered Marion Parker, aged 12. The notebook was retrieved after Hickman's capture in Echo, Oregon, and was investigated to ascertain whether Hickman had a female accomplice in Parker’s kidnapping. It is not clear whether the notebook was photographed in 1927 or 28. Hickman was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
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.
Los Angeles Times, July 5, 1935: Allen H. McPherson … special deputy sheriff of San Bernardino County … was beaten and carried away in a black sedan … late last Tuesday, according to his companion, Hugh E. Smalley … San Bernardino. ... Near Alpine Street and North Broadway ... two men began to beat McPherson ... was forcibly loaded into the black sedan and driven away. ...
This photograph appears with Los Angeles Times article, February 10, 1933, Net Tightens on Couple in Skeele Kidnap Case, Ransom Note Typewriter Found; Man Suspect Ex-Convict; Grand Jury Action Sought
Howard Van Dorn eventually confessed to kidnapping, leading to the convictions of both he and Luella Pearl Hammer. Both received life sentences. Hammer was unsuccessful in her plea of insanity.
Related in the article, "Scene of Drama in Court: Hickman Amazes Jostling Throng by Indifference as Judge Sets Arraignment for Thursday," Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 1927: A1.
Photograph of Elias Kahn, seated, wearing a three-piece suit and tie. Kahn was a juror in the trial against William Edward Hickman, convicted of kidnapping and murdering 12-year-old Marion Parker.
Hakes and Wadley were both clerks at a grocery frequented by Hickman and his mother when they lived in Alhambra, California. Walter Price was a gas station attendant, also of Alhambra. Hickman was sentenced to death after a 13-day trial. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Photograph of County Jail prisoner Dale Budlong, prosecution witness in the trial of William Edward Hickman, confessed kidnapper and murderer of Marion Parker, age 12.
Photograph of Thomas B. Gurdane, Chief of Police, Pendleton, Oregon, who was involved in the chase and capture of William Hickman. Hickman was captured in Echo, Oregon, after an eight-day manhunt following the kidnap and murder of 12-year-old Marion Parker.
In December of 1927, 12-year-old Marion Parker was kidnapped for ransom and murdered by William Edward Hickman, who had previously worked with her father, Perry M. Parker, at First National Bank. Hickman confessed to the crime and was sentenced to death in February of 1928 after a 13-day trial. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Elizabeth Evans accused ex-husband William H. W. Evans of stealing their daughter, 6 year old Deirdre Evans, and William was arrested Thanksgiving Day, 1936. Charges were dismissed in February 1937.
Photograph was taken during the trial of Luella Pearl Hammer and Howard Von Dorn, who were charged with the kidnapping of Mary B Skeele, wife of a USC professor.
This is a portrait of Thomas B. Gurdane, Chief of Police, Pendleton, Oregon, who was involved in the chase and capture of William Hickman. Hickman was executed in October 1928 for the kidnapping and murder of 12-year old Marion Parker.
John Henry, proprietor of the Bellevue Arms apartment building (1170 Bellevue Avenue), who positively identified William Edward Hickman as the occupant of apartment No. 315.
Mary B. Skeele, wearing coat, face obscured by blindfold, in the driveway near porch of the bungalow house of Luella Pearl Hammer where she was held (623 Buckeye St.), with son Franklin B. Skeele guiding her, Detective Joe Taylor at left, and 2 other men on porch, with garage in left background and potted plants on porch wall
Related to the article “Miss Balfour is Found; Gangsters Are Hunted, Diva’s Daughter Wandering Half-Clothed and Drugged on Street; Police Scour City for Kidnapers.” Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 1924: 1. The article states: Drugged with veronal and with her mind apparently unbalanced by a terrible experience, Miss Evaline Balfour, pretty 16-year-old daughter of Mme. Constance Balfour, the famous singer, was found wandering about half-clothed last night …She had been missing since Thursday. …
This is a rephotograph of a black and white picture of 17-year old Mary Marie Hickman, sister of William E. Hickman, who was executed on October 19 1928 for the kidnapping and murder of 12-year old Marion Parker in December 1927. During the time of the trial, she was living with her mother, Eva in Kansas City.
Thomas B. Gurdane, Chief of Police, Pendleton, Oregon, and Cecil "Buck" Lieuallen, State Traffic Officer, Oregon. The men captured William Hickman after a car chase in Echo, Oregon.
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.
Two homicide detectives photographed in a kitchenette, studying items left on a table. They are searching the apartment of William Edward Hickman for evidence regarding the kidnap and murder of Marion Parker, age 12.
Howard Van Dorn eventually confessed to kidnapping, leading to the convictions of both he and Luella Pearl Hammer. Both received life sentences. Hammer was unsuccessful in her plea of insanity.
Related to the article, "Attorney for Hickman Here: Walsh Starts Work on Case Immediately on Arrival. Status as Representative of Mother Made Plain. Plans for Course of Action to be Decided Later," Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 1927: A2.
Ethel Broderick is noted in the Los Angeles Times article, "Hickman Believed in Seattle; Bill Passed: Parker Girl Murder Suspect Arrest Expected to be Made Any Hour; Photograph Identified," 22 Dec. 1927: 1.
William Edward Hickman was executed in October 1928 for the kidnapping and murder of 12-year old Marion Parker. Mikels and the majority of other psychiatrists did not believe Hickman to be insane.
Earl H. Van Dorn, in suit and tie, holding cigarette, seated at desk or table, leaning on one elbow, with cabinet or safe at right, window at left, box of matches on table
Kidnapping victim Mary B. Skeele, wearing coat, face obscured by blindfold, outside door of the bungalow house of Luella Pearl Hammer where she had been held, with son Franklin B. Skeele behind her holding her elbows, Detective Joe Taylor at left, and 2 or 3 other men visible through doorway inside house, with dirt backyard, trash, tree, and potted plants foreground and background
This photograph appears with the article “Wealthy Winery Owner Feared Kidnaping Victim, Ransom Plot Theory Given, Federal Agents Join Search for Baumgarteker, Merchant and Rancher Has Been Gone Two Days, Wife, Near Collapse, Unable to Provide Clews.” Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 1929
William Edward Hickman was captured in Echo, Oregon, after and eight-day manhunt. Longuevan served the extradition papers that brought Hickman back to Los Angeles for trial, and was one of several officers who interrogated Hickman regarding other crimes. Hickman was sentenced to death after a 13-day trial. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.