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Newspaper
Miami Times
Location
Miami, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1952
Page
1
In Live Oak, Ruby McCollum was convicted of first degree murder for fatally shooting Dr. C Leroy Admas, a prominent white doctor. She testified to a six year intimate relationship and claimed the doctor fathered her light skinned son. Sentencing halted pending a motion for a new trial.
Silas Rogers, 30, of Miami, received an unconditional pardon from Governor John Battle of Virginia after the Miami Daily News and Richmond News Leader editors uncovered new evidence. The case was reopened in 1951, revealing Rogers was innocent and that he had a twin brother, Paul, in Miami.
Christy Day, 30, of Homestead was killed when he rammed through a police roadblock after a pursuit by Florida officers. In the ensuing struggle with Town Marshal William Fasulo, an unarmed officer, Day was shot as Minnick fired four times. Day died en route to Archer Smith Hospital. A crowd of about 500 gathered before dispersing as police scheduled an inquest.
A New York musician working in a downtown bar was arrested Tuesday by federal narcotics agents on charges of possessing marijuana. Eugene E. Holder, 46, was ordered held under $1,000 bond by State Commissioner R.
Investigating officers report Miami police shot and killed Tropical Park race track stable hand Robert Moore after a tussle with city jailer Ernie Eich, who said he encountered a dice game and was assaulted before firing. Eich, who suffered a head injury, was treated at a hospital.
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