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November 22, 1932
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In Phoenix, a lone extortionist was arrested after attempting to collect $2,000 from businessman George C. Mueller by threatening his seven-year-old son's life. Detectives ambushed him in the desert after two nights of waiting.
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Lone Extortion Plotter Held
PHOENIX, Nov. 22.—(U.P.)—An alleged one man extortion "ring" was in jail here today charged with seeking to obtain $2,000 from George C. Mueller, Phoenix businessman, under threat of death for Mueller's seven-year-old son.
The man was arrested shortly after midnight when he called at a lonely spot on the desert near here to collect the money. Detectives had lain in hiding nearby through two nights. The suspect was unarmed and offered no resistance to arrest.
Although Mueller received four letters, all warning him not to communicate with police and referring to the sender as "we" police said the prisoner accepted sole responsibility for the crime.
PHOENIX, Nov. 22.—(U.P.)—An alleged one man extortion "ring" was in jail here today charged with seeking to obtain $2,000 from George C. Mueller, Phoenix businessman, under threat of death for Mueller's seven-year-old son.
The man was arrested shortly after midnight when he called at a lonely spot on the desert near here to collect the money. Detectives had lain in hiding nearby through two nights. The suspect was unarmed and offered no resistance to arrest.
Although Mueller received four letters, all warning him not to communicate with police and referring to the sender as "we" police said the prisoner accepted sole responsibility for the crime.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Extortion
Arrest
Phoenix
Businessman
Death Threat
Desert Ambush
What entities or persons were involved?
George C. Mueller
The Suspect
Where did it happen?
Phoenix, Desert Near Phoenix
Story Details
Key Persons
George C. Mueller
The Suspect
Location
Phoenix, Desert Near Phoenix
Event Date
Nov. 22
Story Details
A lone man attempted to extort $2,000 from Phoenix businessman George C. Mueller by threatening his son's life via four letters. He was arrested unarmed while collecting the money in a remote desert spot after detectives waited two nights in hiding. The suspect took full responsibility despite letters implying a group.