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May 16, 1937
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Earl H. Jackson, 36, sentenced to 50 years in Folsom for raping a Mexican woman in Calipatria; he admitted beating and assaulting her while her husband was away.
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RANCH WORKER FACES 50-YEAR PRISON TERM
Earl H. Jackson, 36, Negro, was sentenced to Folsom penitentiary Saturday with recommendations that the term be for 50 years. He had waived all formalities in the lower courts, pleading guilty to a charge of rape.
The huge laborer was arrested in the Calipatria area after he brutally attacked the Mexican wife of a Hindu rancher. He admitted in court Saturday that he had beaten the woman with the handle of his knife and pounded her in the face with his fists.
He appeared at her home during the absence of her husband, dragged her from the house to a ditch bank, tore her clothes from her body and attacked her, according to his testimony and that of his victim.
Recommendations for the 50-year term were made by Judge Vaughn N. Thompson and District Attorney Elmer Heald.
Jackson weighs 172 pounds and is five feet 10 inches in height. He said he had been working on ranches in the Calipatria area.
Earl H. Jackson, 36, Negro, was sentenced to Folsom penitentiary Saturday with recommendations that the term be for 50 years. He had waived all formalities in the lower courts, pleading guilty to a charge of rape.
The huge laborer was arrested in the Calipatria area after he brutally attacked the Mexican wife of a Hindu rancher. He admitted in court Saturday that he had beaten the woman with the handle of his knife and pounded her in the face with his fists.
He appeared at her home during the absence of her husband, dragged her from the house to a ditch bank, tore her clothes from her body and attacked her, according to his testimony and that of his victim.
Recommendations for the 50-year term were made by Judge Vaughn N. Thompson and District Attorney Elmer Heald.
Jackson weighs 172 pounds and is five feet 10 inches in height. He said he had been working on ranches in the Calipatria area.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Rape Charge
Prison Sentence
Brutal Attack
Calipatria Ranch
Guilty Plea
What entities or persons were involved?
Earl H. Jackson
Judge Vaughn N. Thompson
District Attorney Elmer Heald
Where did it happen?
Calipatria Area, Folsom Penitentiary
Story Details
Key Persons
Earl H. Jackson
Judge Vaughn N. Thompson
District Attorney Elmer Heald
Location
Calipatria Area, Folsom Penitentiary
Event Date
Saturday
Story Details
Earl H. Jackson, a 36-year-old Negro ranch worker, pleaded guilty to raping the Mexican wife of a Hindu rancher in the Calipatria area. He attacked her at her home, beat her, dragged her to a ditch bank, tore her clothes, and assaulted her. Judge Vaughn N. Thompson and District Attorney Elmer Heald recommended a 50-year sentence, to which he was sentenced.