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William Edward Hickman hangs....
William Edward Hickman hangs....
Item # 570518
October 19, 1928
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 19, 1928 This 32 page newspaper has two column headline on the front page: "Hickman's Last Plea Fails; To Hang Today" with subhead: "Slayer of Child IS Calm as Time of Death Draws Near"
Tells of the upcoming execution (same day) by hanging of William Edward Hickman for the murder of 12 year old Marion Parker after kidnapping her.
Other news of the day. Light browning, otherwise good.
Category: The 20th Century