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January 8, 1928
Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
What is this article about?
In Los Angeles County Jail on Jan. 7, prisoners threaten confessed slayer William Edward Hickman, who killed Marian Parker, with a mock hanging photo and improvised clubs, leading to heightened security due to fears for his safety.
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HICKMAN FEARS DIRECT ACTION FROM PRISONERS IN L. A. JAIL
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7, (AP)—A wave of feeling against William Edward Hickman among prisoners in the county jail prompted jailers today to keep the confessed slayer of Marian Parker constantly behind barred doors.
The mutterings reached a climax this morning when a photograph of Hickman was suspended from the youth's cell door by a string. The head of the photograph had been cut around and a stout cord tied about the neck with a hangman's knot.
Jailers did not attempt to conceal their apprehension for Hickman's safety and plans were in consideration for placing heavier guards about his cell. Prisoners in tank 16, near the tier where Hickman is confined, were responsible for the "hanging" photograph.
Some of the same prisoners, it was revealed today, recently fashioned clubs from broom handles and were holding them in readiness when the improvised weapons were discovered. Jail guards said their intended victim was Hickman.
The accused youth has shown great fear the last few days, jailers said, of his fellow prisoners, who glare at him whenever opportunity affords.
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7, (AP)—A wave of feeling against William Edward Hickman among prisoners in the county jail prompted jailers today to keep the confessed slayer of Marian Parker constantly behind barred doors.
The mutterings reached a climax this morning when a photograph of Hickman was suspended from the youth's cell door by a string. The head of the photograph had been cut around and a stout cord tied about the neck with a hangman's knot.
Jailers did not attempt to conceal their apprehension for Hickman's safety and plans were in consideration for placing heavier guards about his cell. Prisoners in tank 16, near the tier where Hickman is confined, were responsible for the "hanging" photograph.
Some of the same prisoners, it was revealed today, recently fashioned clubs from broom handles and were holding them in readiness when the improvised weapons were discovered. Jail guards said their intended victim was Hickman.
The accused youth has shown great fear the last few days, jailers said, of his fellow prisoners, who glare at him whenever opportunity affords.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Revenge
What keywords are associated?
Hickman
Prison Threats
La Jail
Marian Parker
Confessed Slayer
Mock Hanging
What entities or persons were involved?
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles County Jail
Story Details
Key Persons
William Edward Hickman
Marian Parker
Location
Los Angeles County Jail
Event Date
Jan. 7
Story Details
Prisoners in Los Angeles County Jail threaten William Edward Hickman, confessed slayer of Marian Parker, with a mock hanging photograph and improvised clubs from broom handles, prompting jailers to increase security due to fears for his safety amid glares and mutterings from inmates.