On a cold January morning in 1928, two men, Kay Forni, 31, and James Ley, no age listed, faced the music in El Centro, California’s city court. They had been arrested for being drunk and disorderly, a charge that would land them in the Imperial County Jail for 60 days. However, Judge Kerns gave them a glimmer of hope, delaying their commitment until noon, hoping they might find a way to escape the jurisdiction of the city police.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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