In a bizarre incident, James S. Douglas, a resident of this city, returned from a weeks-long absence on the coast late yesterday, July 27, 1927. Upon his arrival, he paid a visit to the local police station, where he had a surprise in store for Lieutenant Leslie Gatliff of the night patrol. Douglas notified the police that he had a package for the lieutenant, which he claimed was a gift. When Lieutenant Gatliff arrived at the station, he was presented with the package, which he opened to find a newspaper clipping from the Los Angeles Daily with sensational headlines accusing Aimee McPherson of lying about her kidnaping. The prank was a clear jab at Lieutenant Gatliff, who had been leading the investigation into McPherson’s disappearance since her rescue.
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Key Facts
- State: Arizona
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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