Widow Irene Culligan, a New York City socialite, found herself at the center of a salacious scandal that threatened to upend her high-society status. The 18-year-old farm girl, later revealed to be named Lucy Belle, had an affair with none other than Roy Culligan, Irene’s husband.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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