In a shocking scandal that echoes the infamous Humbert case in Paris, a beautiful and cunning woman has been accused of swindling a prominent New York City hotel owner out of $1000. Jirene G. Banfield, a 28-year-old socialite, was arrested at the St. Laurent Hotel in Manhattan and charged with grand larceny.
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Key Facts
- State: NY
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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