When was it published?

November 13, 1952 in The Key West Citizen

Literary November 13, 1952

The Key West Citizen

Q: What keywords are associated?

Armed Robbery, Murder Conviction, Prison Death, Scalding, Detective Inquiry

Key West, Monroe County, Florida

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What is this article about?

Detectives Solowey and Devereaux arrive downtown to check into the case of Frankie Hughes, convicted of armed robbery and second-degree murder, who was scalded to death in prison during inmate Longo's stay. Solowey rebukes Devereaux's attention to detail.

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Entering the downtown also-

Solowey inquired, "What case are we checking into?"

"The People of the State of New York versus Frankie Hughes. Armed robbery and second-degree murder conviction that got Hughes sentenced to sixty years."

Devereaux eased the Buick to the curb. "Frankie Hughes was the only casualty in the Big House during Longo's stay there. Hughes suffered a dizzy spell while under a hot shower. He was scalded to death."

Solowey wagged a rebuking finger. "Thoroughness, bah. You are letting your passion for the smallest details lead you around by the nose."

What sub-type of article is it?

Prose Fiction Dialogue

What themes does it cover?

Death Mortality Political

What keywords are associated?

Armed Robbery Murder Conviction Prison Death Scalding Detective Inquiry

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"The People Of The State Of New York Versus Frankie Hughes. Armed Robbery And Second Degree Murder Conviction That Got Hughes Sentenced To Sixty Years." "Frankie Hughes Was The Only Casualty In The Big House During Longo's Stay There. Hughes Suffered A Dizzy Spell While Under A Hot Shower. He Was Scalded To Death." "Thoroughness, Bah. You Are Letting Your Passion For The Smallest Details Lead You Around By The Nose."