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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1936

Page

9

Wendel Arrest Probed as Hauptmann’s Stay Delayed

The Hauptmann case dominates state news as a 30 day reprieve delays execution. Governor Hoffman and Attorney General Wilentz face shifting prospects amid conflicting confessions and a grand jury debate. Bundes of Mercer county detectives proceed with charges while Hauptmann writes a final letter claiming innocence and expressing hope for justice.

Hauptmann Wall of Steel Annd Hoffman

Prison stay and Hoffmann case loom in Wendel matter

The article reports on the stay of execution in the Wendel case and the Mercer County grand jury’s potential actions, noting Governor Hoffmann’s guards and a telephoned threat. It highlights reactions from Mrs Hauptmann, the minister Fisher, and Attorney General Wilents, who questions Parker’s conduct and the political entanglements around Hauptmann’s attempt to thwart the law.

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