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March 15, 1932
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Warren, Ohio, the trial of Dowell Hargraves for kidnapping 11-year-old James Dejute concluded on March 15, with the state seeking life imprisonment. Hargraves waived a jury trial; Judge Lynn B. Griffith to decide verdict tomorrow. Defense argued no extortion proven; motion to dismiss overruled.
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KIDNAPPER'S TRIAL IN OHIO FINISHED
Boy's Abductor Waives Jury Hearing and Judge Will Decide
Warren, Ohio, March 15.—(AP)— The trial of Dowell Hargraves, 31, for the kidnapping of 11-year-old James Dejute, of Niles, was concluded this morning, with the state demanding the maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Common Pleas Judge Lynn B. Griffith indicated he would render his verdict tomorrow.
Hargraves has waived a jury trial, placing his fate in Judge Griffith's hands. Defense counsel did not deny Hargraves' part in the abduction of the Dejute boy, son of James Dejute, Sr., wealthy Niles contractor, but did argue that the state had failed to prove there was an attempt at extortion, as the indictment charged, and, therefore, the state had no case.
The court overruled a motion to dismiss the case.
Boy's Abductor Waives Jury Hearing and Judge Will Decide
Warren, Ohio, March 15.—(AP)— The trial of Dowell Hargraves, 31, for the kidnapping of 11-year-old James Dejute, of Niles, was concluded this morning, with the state demanding the maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Common Pleas Judge Lynn B. Griffith indicated he would render his verdict tomorrow.
Hargraves has waived a jury trial, placing his fate in Judge Griffith's hands. Defense counsel did not deny Hargraves' part in the abduction of the Dejute boy, son of James Dejute, Sr., wealthy Niles contractor, but did argue that the state had failed to prove there was an attempt at extortion, as the indictment charged, and, therefore, the state had no case.
The court overruled a motion to dismiss the case.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Kidnapping Trial
Dowell Hargraves
James Dejute
Warren Ohio
Judge Griffith
Extortion Charge
What entities or persons were involved?
Dowell Hargraves
James Dejute
James Dejute, Sr.
Lynn B. Griffith
Where did it happen?
Warren, Ohio
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Warren, Ohio
Event Date
March 15
Key Persons
Dowell Hargraves
James Dejute
James Dejute, Sr.
Lynn B. Griffith
Outcome
state demands life imprisonment; verdict to be rendered tomorrow; motion to dismiss overruled
Event Details
Trial concluded with Hargraves waiving jury; defense admits abduction but argues no extortion proven