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October 15, 1935
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In a local Superior Court trial, defense attorneys argue for dismissal of conspiracy to murder charges against Rene Rambout and Manuel Avalos, claiming the confession lacks supporting evidence; prosecutors oppose, awaiting judge's ruling.
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LAWYERS ARGUE OVER EVIDENCE IN TRIAL HERE
That the asserted confession of Manuel Avalos is not proper evidence of a conspiracy between himself and Rene Rambout to murder Rambout's Mexican wife, unless sufficient substantiating evidence is introduced, was the argument of Defense Counsel Edgar Hervey and his associates, this morning in arguing for an instructed verdict freeing Rambout and Avalos.
Superior Judge R. D. McPherrin spent the morning listening to arguments, with District Attorney Elmer W. Heald and R. I. French, his deputy, opposing the request of defense counsel. Following the court's ruling this afternoon, the case may be given to the jury, it was believed.
That the asserted confession of Manuel Avalos is not proper evidence of a conspiracy between himself and Rene Rambout to murder Rambout's Mexican wife, unless sufficient substantiating evidence is introduced, was the argument of Defense Counsel Edgar Hervey and his associates, this morning in arguing for an instructed verdict freeing Rambout and Avalos.
Superior Judge R. D. McPherrin spent the morning listening to arguments, with District Attorney Elmer W. Heald and R. I. French, his deputy, opposing the request of defense counsel. Following the court's ruling this afternoon, the case may be given to the jury, it was believed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Murder Conspiracy
Trial Arguments
Confession Evidence
Instructed Verdict
What entities or persons were involved?
Manuel Avalos
Rene Rambout
Edgar Hervey
R. D. Mcpherrin
Elmer W. Heald
R. I. French
Where did it happen?
Superior Court
Story Details
Key Persons
Manuel Avalos
Rene Rambout
Edgar Hervey
R. D. Mcpherrin
Elmer W. Heald
R. I. French
Location
Superior Court
Story Details
Defense counsel argues that Manuel Avalos's confession is insufficient evidence without substantiation for the conspiracy to murder Rene Rambout's wife, seeking an instructed verdict to free both defendants. Prosecutors oppose, and the judge will rule, potentially sending the case to the jury.