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March 16, 1932
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Warren, Ohio, Common Pleas Judge Lynn B. Griffith sentenced 31-year-old Dowell Hargraves to life imprisonment for kidnapping 11-year-old James DeJute Jr. with intent to extort money, calling the crime cruel and increasingly prevalent.
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OHIO KIDNAPER IS GIVEN LIFE TERM
Man Who Stole 11-Year-Old Boy Sentenced by Court At Warren
WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY
Judge Says Kidnaping Is One of Most Cruel and Heartless Crimes and Is Becoming All Too Prevalent These Days
Warren, Ohio, March 16.—(AP)—Declaring kidnaping is "one of the most cruel and heartless" crimes, and is becoming "all too prevalent," Common Pleas Judge Lynn B. Griffith today sentenced Dowell Hargraves, 31, to life imprisonment for the abduction of 11-year-old James DeJute, Jr.
The judge, who heard the case without a jury, at the request of the defense, found Hargraves guilty of kidnaping with intent to extort money.
Under Ohio law, conviction on such charge, in case the victim is under 12 years, carries a maximum sentence of life. Defense pleas for a recommendation of mercy, which would have reduced the penalty to ten years to 30 years, were ignored.
Man Who Stole 11-Year-Old Boy Sentenced by Court At Warren
WAIVE TRIAL BY JURY
Judge Says Kidnaping Is One of Most Cruel and Heartless Crimes and Is Becoming All Too Prevalent These Days
Warren, Ohio, March 16.—(AP)—Declaring kidnaping is "one of the most cruel and heartless" crimes, and is becoming "all too prevalent," Common Pleas Judge Lynn B. Griffith today sentenced Dowell Hargraves, 31, to life imprisonment for the abduction of 11-year-old James DeJute, Jr.
The judge, who heard the case without a jury, at the request of the defense, found Hargraves guilty of kidnaping with intent to extort money.
Under Ohio law, conviction on such charge, in case the victim is under 12 years, carries a maximum sentence of life. Defense pleas for a recommendation of mercy, which would have reduced the penalty to ten years to 30 years, were ignored.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Kidnapping
Sentencing
Life Imprisonment
Extortion
Ohio Court
What entities or persons were involved?
Dowell Hargraves
James Dejute Jr.
Lynn B. Griffith
Where did it happen?
Warren, Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
Dowell Hargraves
James Dejute Jr.
Lynn B. Griffith
Location
Warren, Ohio
Event Date
March 16
Story Details
Dowell Hargraves was sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Lynn B. Griffith for kidnapping 11-year-old James DeJute Jr. with intent to extort money; the trial was without jury at defense request, and pleas for mercy were denied under Ohio law for victims under 12.