Van Der Car Denies Murder Charge At Leominster Hearing
Sergeant Harold Van Der Car of Camp Devens remains in denial as he faces charges for the murder of Patrolman Charles A. Thomas in Leominster.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1920
Page
6
Leominster Sergeant Denies Killing Patrolman
Sergeant Harold Van der Car, held without bail for the murder of Patrolman Charles A. Thomas in Leominster, told Post staff he did not shoot the officer and was not in his house last Saturday night. He spoke calmly from his cell at police headquarters during a half hour interview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leominster
Mr. Thomas
Harold van der Car
Camp Devens
Charles A. Thomas
Post
van der Car
Denial Persists in Patrolman’s Murder Case
Van der Car maintains he did not commit the crime amid ongoing police work and revelations of his alleged clandestine relations. Officers and newspaper reporters detail a growing web of evidence, including letters from women and accusations involving a 16 year old, while the officer remains calm and defiant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van der Car
Mayge
Michael T. Conlon
Charles Donaldson
Camp Devens
van der
Letters From Women Tied to Van der Car Reveal Motives
Letters signed Ruth and others from Mrs. Thomas and several wives show love requests and financial help connected to Van der Car. A teenage cousin writes of honor and a future meeting as plans for a soldier’s funeral proceed in town.
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