In the midst of the holiday season, a shocking act of violence shook the normally tranquil streets of Manhattan. On Christmas night, August P. Idler, a man still reeling from a brutal assault, made a desperate plea for help at New York Hospital. The 29-year-old’s plea for treatment for his wounds and bruises sparked a frantic investigation that would lead police to a surprising suspect: a man who had applied for aid just hours earlier.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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