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Thompson on Stand in Hallmark Slaying Trial
Gerald Thompson, on trial in Peoria for the slaying of Mildred Hallmark, described his despair after admitting a lone cemetery attack and killing. The confession was admitted as evidence, defense claims it was coerced by Evelyn B. Smith after a separate hearing.
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Gerald Thompson
Peoria Ti
Pretty Mildred Hallmark
Abdeel
Thompson
Tricker
Victin
John Hallmark
Mildred Hallmark
Peoria
Fred Nussbaum