Thomas Pollard’s trial for the murder of former stenographer and pretty divorcee Thelma Ham Richardson reached its climax on February 23, 1923. The case was set to be given to the jury by the end of the day. But a shocking twist in the prosecution’s case shook things up. Paul S Lubienski, an architect and key witness, took the stand in rebuttal after the defense had finished presenting their side. Lubienski claimed he saw Thelma Richardson running down the steps of Pollard’s home, closely followed by the defendant, just minutes before her tragic death.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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