Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Hickman's trial began January 25, 1928 and lasted 13 days. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928. 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." Text from negative sleeve: Hickman kidnapping case. 1927.
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_10410 ark:/21198/zz002hbcgb
Subject
Kidnappings--California--Los Angeles Law enforcement officers--California--Los Angeles Homicides--California--Los Angeles Criminals--California--Los Angeles Dewar, Frank Duncan, 1883 or 84-1932 Hickman, William Edward, 1908-1928 Peters, Claude P., 1894-1974 Bogle, Roy
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