7 20 1864 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_017_011_commonwealth-v-owen-gilmer-kephart.pdf 16d3e2931b6c640407cca3e44200e0f5 PDF Text Text l OLIN GILMERKEPHARTCONFESSION 2 3 4 5 name is 01 in Gilmer Kephart; My and I live on Route 2, Harrisonburg, room house that ~o 6 7 Baugher farm statement 8 that 9 criminal 10 v--r I built five or six years ago on the James f . I o..s-f'I-• .11 the foot of Shand's hill. make this I say can and wi 11 be used against prosecution. this Nevertheless, 19th day of September 11 the Commonwealth's Attorney, 12 Virginia, 13 D. Conrad, Sheriff 14 H. Raynes, and Court Reporter in the presence wife, me in a I do make the following 1954, in the office Courthouse, A. L Strawderman, 17 six children 18 and I am paying the Welfare 19 company who is building one-room building Deputy Sheriff George Robert C. Overton Lee: Dorothy Kephart, in this of Harrisonburg, of Commonwealth's Attorney 16 20 in a one- -f. c.u, everything My Virginia, of my own free wi 11 and accord and I understand statement 15 I am 44 years of age; and I were 1 iving together at the time of the shooting. Our have been put in homes by the Welfare Department The trouble people. the addition work for the Freel in to the I had with my wife started Waterman School. on Saturday 21 afternoon, September 22 that In the morning, 23 drank a couple of beers and purchased two fifths 24 which we took home. in town and my wife 25 and I returned day. 18. had been off from we came to Harrisonburg I ate a sandwich home about noon. C. OVERTON COURT ork all I don't LEE REPORTER HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA of where we of wine, know exactly what �1 WOl2231~0l T5AH93~ H3MJl8 WUO l i9 I I - I e rtqe • , amr i j) tt, 2, n ni l, t no i t 1udnoei·1 7 21 , i c;. 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While we were in the house, my wife got to cussing 5 8 bottles our drinking we the devil houlder, and I told and then her to keep quiet. and She grabbed me at the back of my head and on the ic d up a butcher over the head, which brought knife and cut me down the blood that was on me, but 10 none of the blows required 11 blow from the hammer knocked me down and I reckon knocked m 12 crazy. just 13 that. Some things 14 1 Ike things 15 don't medical attention remember exactly for me. what happened after I can remember and some I can't; it look come and go. After she had struck and cut me, she started to leave 16 the house and I grabbed a single-barreled 17 setting 18 Pau 's Trading 19 of cartridges 20 both outside. 21 and I was about halfway from the house to her when 22 The shotgun at the side of the bed, and which Post back in he with No. 5 shot. ummer, and I have not done much shooting The first time I shot at her, 24 around and started 25 and fired was had bought at handful lso When I shot at her, we were She was about 24 feet 23 that from me when I shot, and very 1 ittle I missed, back towards me. I shot. hunting. and she turned I reloaded the gun at her again and missed the second time, and she C. OVERTON COURT LEE REPORTER HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA �j I , I d . I �Kephart - Conffession 1 kept coming towards me. 2 shot and hit 3 butcher 4 had knocked me down with the hammer and I didn't 5 whether she wanted to ki 11 me or what she wanted to do. 6 7 knife her. The third time, to the ground, I left 8 house and locked t e gun up in my ool 9 the house unti 1 the sheriff came after 10 I turned my shotgun over to him. 11 had gotten the hammer and know her laying there, tvent back in the ox. I stayed me and at that in time In the meantime, my wife up and gone somewheres, know if she left and I shot her because she did not go up to where she was, and don't I reloaded She was stil 1 carrying at the time she fell. When she fell 12 - 3 but I don't know where. the house because 13 gun or not, 14 and 15 town. 16 but, 17 and while I would not be too sure about 18 he tried to take the gun away from me. I got the but she was wanting to come back to Harrisonburf kept telling The fight her that was still she had no business back in going on when I grabbed the gun, as I remember, she did not say anything it, when I got it; I do not think She was drinking 19 right 20 21 My wife and were married about 1934. She is several L/o.i 1e.r years • than me. ie had been having trouble for a long 22 time before 23 around, 24 her a coupl of times to leave, 25 stay a night or two and then come back again. smart. this, mostly about her coming to town and running but it never got to be anything C. OVERTON COURT I had told but she would go off and LEE REPORTER HARRISONBURG, serious. VIRGINIA �Kephart - Conffession 3 1 kept coming towards me. 2 shot and hit 3 butcher 4 had knocked me down with the hammer and I didn't 5 whether she wanted to kill 6 her. knife The third time, She was sti 11 carrying at the time she fell. When she fell I reloaded and the hammer and shot her because she I know me or what she wanted to do. to the ground, I left her laying there, 7 did not go up to where she was, and 8 house and locked the gun up in my tool box. 9 the house unti 1 the sheriff me and at that 10 I turned 11 had gotten 12 came after my shotgun over to him. know if she left but I don't stayed gun or not, 14 and 15 town. 16 but, 17 and while I would not be too sure about 18 she tried to take the gun away from me. 19 right in time my wife know where. the house because 13 20 I In the meantime, up and gone somewheres, don't went back in the I got the but she was wanting to come back to Harrisonbur kept telling The fight her that was still she had no business back in going on when I grabbed the gun, as I remember, she did not say anything it, when I got it; I do not think She was drinking smart. My wife and 'f OIJ/t 1~)- were married 1934. 21 years 22 time before 23 around, 24 her a couple of times to leave, 25 stay a night or two and then come back again. -8'.!j•¢ than me. about this, She is several We had been having trouble for a long mostly about her coming to town and runni g but it never got to be anything C. OVERTON COURT I had told but she would go off and LEE REPORTER HARRISONBURG, serious. VIRGINIA �4 Kephart - Confession 1 I have never been in any trouble 2 or shooting 3 anybody, or anything like before that; for cutting the only trouble have had has been caused by drunkenness. 4 We were to move from this 5 trouble, 6 a week's but I house on the day of this could not get a truck. I had already rent on a house here in Harrisonburg. h aJ t-e..<1.. _, o .,.1,, e. I haverthe above statement and the facts 7 8 therein 9 Signed: are true and correct September 20, 1954. 11 13 Olin Gilmer Kephart I~ WITNESSES: 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 C. OVERTON COURT stated to the best of my knowledge. 10 12 paid LEE REPORTER HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA �01 11 \ I l �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: to appear before the Jitdge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham Coitnty, at the Court House thereof, a~ ~'clock, say in behalf of the Defendant ................................................. of ..........O.c.t.o.be.r...... . .....19 ..54. to testify and the truth to a. m., on the.l.8.thlay in the prosecution of the Commonwealth against........................................ .9J.JP- ... Qtt~~.r...K~pl;l,:i:r.t ................................................................ .. who stands charged with and indicted for a felonyXmfill~KX And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, ]. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the ....15.th day of ..Q._qt,9.p~.+............. 19 .. .5.4,and in thel.79~ea alth. ........ ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, a<f~'clock, say in a. m., on thel.8.t.hlay behalf of the Defendant of. .........O. .t. .b.e ................ 19 ..54 to testify and the truth to in the prosecution of the Commonwealth against....................................... . .................................................. O.li.P. ...O.~.l-,H~ ...... .'.:.~....... rt who stands charged with and indicted for a felony~fi'l .................................................................... . u- And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, ]. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the ....15.th day of ..0..c..to.b ..r ............19 ... 5. and in the 79. ........ ��COMMONWEALTH 2~~ - vs.~,,,,__, ,~ DESCRIPTION OF PRISONER Last known address Color ---~~""71''-----L._/JL__:_ )(Y: Eyes Marks,--=&=-----~__./"---...Lr _______ Age (}.A Hair lb.It;: _ Weight / ~.:, _ ~ 3/~ Date of Trial Z--_____________________ __ J -~ Height ' OccupationL.____!~~2:1~~::-::=:_ / 'k:- _________________ _ "Z,,-r:) - -S-'7 -!:P~'~ r ,1 Result,__....,_!:::2_---L------,T£r-.,--"'~ •~--------- _________________ _ ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ................... P.~P9.~P.-Y. ..~~.P.~~.~.~J.....-?':~.~~·~·········· ..................... Baugher~ ...(Rt .•.. 2, ...Harrisonburg)., ...sheriff ..A. L •.................... .....................Strawderman, ....Deputy. Sheriff ..Earl .. Turner, ....and ................... . ..................... D.e.put.y...Sb..e.r.i.f1'...W. ..A ......Sp.1t.~.~~································································· to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court ~:cc House thereof, at~ o'clock, a. m., on the ...2.0 .....day oL. ..P~.1:g~mP..~~ .............., 192.4., to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth against .............................. . OWENGILMERKEPHART who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ~ And this you shall not omit under penalty. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, ....1-4 ....day of ......D.e.c.e.m.b§.:r ........... , 19.5-4-. TH& SB.II.VICE PRESS, HA1UllSONBUllG, TA. ~~. d n at the Court House, the �'U ~c5tr G ~ {;? \,;., \.._:i ' / J.~1 r71~ . / l __:·_ 0"' "° •• 0 ...O·N ,~~~--······-•DEPUTY ~ 8 0 ct-• CD CD CD ~ ct::, - <I . 0, 'g. CD 0, CD ~ 'O 0 er i::: P-1 tn ~ S ~ 0 ~ CD ~ ct::r- ~ 0, ~ ~ CD ~0 0 0 ◄ -•◄«--.... SHERIFF: ·°' ____ JN THE COUNTY OF Rq_CKIN~ / BY DELIVERINGA TRUECOPY OF THE WIT!~~ EXECUTEDL:2d~_S( f\ _,_~-----------°'o .._ ____________ ~ COPY QF THE WITHI ~..~ECUTEn.~-/6:/~'N THE COUNTYor 7 ROCKINGHAM BY DEL~G A TRUE IN THE COUNTYOt ROCKINGHAM BY DELIVERING A TRUE ~ \ / COPY lECUTED___ / Iv~\_. -t::.. " • r-,'-.. / <'t.., ~ /"I';--...._ - ../\ \ . ,.,. ~ ..._ ... C.0 - N·1 ,~,_ :;.._ ~ (-,.. V) ~ ~,~ Q f'7) C") ( ✓-'_/ ~ -- C >A _.,A,. /2 •03 '-"' --\ --I -~ 0 >f $ (') () .::ti ..,_ ~!'.::'~-./.-./~- '1',., \ 911-kQ;;·. ~ <r, ..._ ·/ ~ 1 o r:.: c:, \: .:,_ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff You are hereby commanded of Rockingham County, Greeting: Mrs. James Baugher to summon ____________________________________________________________ _ to appear before the Jud~e of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at~ g'clock, a. m., on the ___ ?_Q______ day oL .....P..~~-~~-m~~-:_t' _____________ , 19__5._4 to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth _____________________________________________________ Q"WJi:N ___ against -----------------------------_ GIL.MER__ KEPHART ______________________________________ _ who stands charged with and indicted for a felony 1~r. And this you shall not omit under penaJty. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SvVITZER, Clerk of our said Conrt, at the Court House, the -----1..S----dayof __--.De.c.emb-er.------------,19 __-54,and in the -------.fe~~--THR SBI.YICE puss. HAI.USONBUR.c. YA. -11-9year of the Commonwealth. -------------------, Clerk �Commonwealth v.) Witness ~wen Gilmer Subpoena Kephart To Dec. 20, 1954 at 9:00 a.m. ~T CUTED~N THE COUNTYor ROCKINGH{M BY DELIVE GA TRUE COPY OF THEW TH.u,,o,,i;~,.___ ~PER~·•"' t:2,~~ ___ ~<de: S'?fJ ���Conip. Form STATE 18 OF VIRGINIA \ ~ OF No. __ To-Wit: _ HARRISONBURG CITY TO ANY SHERIFF OR POLICE A. t. Whereas, OFFICER: Strawderman Sheriff of Rocki:g.gh.amCount_y: __ _ _.,J...,,a,,.m .... e...__s--"W.__. ..__L __ i...,..n~e'-"w..,.e...,a .... v......... e.-.r _____ has this day made complaint and infom1ation on oath before me, _ _ (Name) _ __..J~u~s"-'t,._,i-.-c .... e'---"o .... f.___t .... h.....,..e'--------"P,___,e""'a~c..,,,e'-----of the said~, tha.________________ _ Rockingham (Title) __________ or about did on/the-18th O_L_I_N_G_I_L_ME_R_KE_P_HA __ fll'--=______________ make an assault Kephart, September day ot . 19-5.4-: in~ Unlawfully on one Dorothy Kepharti and her, unlawf'ully feloniously, wound with a deadly weapon, to-wit: a shotgun, the said Dorothy Kephart, then and there disable or kill the peace a ainst and feloniously the said and maliciously Dorothy did shoot and with intent Trial Justice Court of t and dignity of the Commonwealth. /' i ~~in t_yunty, her, to maim, disfigure, -----------------------------------------,- These are, thereforRo County - the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the the body (bodies) of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon color ____ Address __ color ____ Address _______ _ Ci Address ________ _ -□ __ color as witnesses. Given under my hand and seal, this~ color ____ Address _______ color ____ Address "it!4 Q___day of _ --□ -□ �STATE OE V!RGINIA-COUNTY OF __________________ ;. - - a _ Trial Justice Justice of the Peace to-wit: in and for the County aforesaid, State of Virginia, do certify ti.at and -------------------------, io the Commonwealth ($.________ as his sure~----, have this day each acknowledged themselves indebted Dollars of Virginia in the sum of ----------------------------------- ), to be made and levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands, and tenements to the use of the Commonwealth to Circuit ; shali appear before the Court Trial Justice be rendered, yet upon this condition: That the said ___________________ of -----------------~---- County, on the _________ day of _____________ _, 19__ , at _______ M., at _______________ ,Virginia, and at any time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court thereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the charge in this warrant, to answer for the offense with which he is charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain in full force and effect until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared -.void by order of a competent court; and upon the further condition that the said from the date hereof. shall keep the peace and be of good behavior for a period of _________ Given under my hand, this ________ day of ________________ , 19__ days _ T.J., J.P. 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Owen Gilmer Kephart Defendant AU-1 Appearance Date 9-20-54 Trial Date P:elim.. Hearing waived. D3fendant held for action I of Grand Jury. ��rtft, Docket No. COMMONWEAL TH of VIRGINIA ) vs. ) Felony ( fa) ) On Warrant OWENGILMERKEPHART Julian K. Hickman ~==~-====---------P• Own ( } Appointed d. (X } .t954 Sept. 20. Indictment &c. waived; arraigned & plea n.g.• & set for trial October 18. 9/7':/ ~- I I ~- j:; })-~ 4~-~~- ~YtJ, y' I). ~ k~ ,I CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA. �\ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Owen Gilmer Kephart Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1954 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_017_011 Kephart https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_014_010_commonwealth-v-owen-samuels.pdf 08079876a59fce501dff00f934342ccf PDF Text Text co a..o TE OF VIRGINIA, COCNTYOF ROCKI!--TG-., to-wit: LT THE CIRCUIT COURTOF s ID co _;TY= The grand jurors of the Commonwealth of Yirginia, 'or the body of the Count Circuit oaths Court do present October, to-wit, at Owen uamuels, County, a female with child did make an assault, to-wit, aforesaid, against its and -ne 1 attending June term, ·19~4, the peace and force in and u on and arms, day of the age of sixteen (15) years, and her, eloniously and dignity upon their 31st on the day and year unla 1fully the on or about·the under of the age of firteen t~en and there, buse, County, said I orrisor:, feloniously , ounty that 1943,.in one Betty years, of said of _ ockinghan, in and unlawfully the said Betty aforesaid, (16.) and Morrison, and in the did carnally kno and of the Commonwealth of Vir- ~inia. This indictment on and E. P. Landers, -ranct. jury LAWRENCEH. HOOVER ATTORNEYAT LAW HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA to give is found upon the testiriony witnesses eviaence. sworn in Court of Betty and sent :..orri- before the �Indictment 1!1 oreman Commonwealth's Attorney! Lawrence H. Hoover . Betty 11orrison 2. ~. P. Landers Wit.nesses: June Term, 1944. Felony: OWENSAMUELS v. COivihl01'.'Y'JEAL TH STAT. RAPE �Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To-wit: to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, Virginia rendered, lands and tenements, and they each severally waived their homestead for the use of the Commonwealth exemption of to their recognizance; yet upon this condition: ___, and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning or further heard, and before with the said charge, and then a certain __ ___________________________________ whereof the said--~-- -------------------- ______ ___ _stands charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is -finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. --__ Lj-;;;J__~••~:•,: ~o affix my signatu<e this ______f- ~ _________ day of__ ____________ ----~- ---- --- -----~ OMMISSIONER) ��SP.-20 REVISED MAJOR C. 7--4Z. W. WOODSON, JR .• 0. SUPERINTENDENT M. BALDWIN SAFETY CAPT. J. R. PERSONNEL R. OFFICER 0. AVERY RADIO LT. W. 2-2811 RICH G. J. COMMONWEAL TH OF VIRGINIA OFFICER DEPARTMENT TELETYPE ENGINEER C. THOMAS EXECUTIVE TELEPHONE ENGINEER NUNN OF STATE P. o. rlox I, Olten G1.17Samuel ■, being aober and of ■oun4 mind, make the following etatsent to Trooper J, P, Lander•, at State Police Head,uartera, Rarriaonburg, Virginia, at 7s40 P, M,, Kond.8',V,November a, 1943, without tear ot punishment, or prCIZliH ot r•ard., haying been warned at the time ot aall:tq aaid atatement, that all, or a.iv part ot it ma_ybe uaed against me: • I ti..t met Betty Morriaon on North Main 3treet,near the Bua Terminal, in ll&rriaonbUl"g, at about 4:00 p. M,, saturd.aiJ, ~tober 30, 1943. Homer Moubrll.!6' &Di I had come in on the bua trom mkton, reaching Harrisonburg a little attar 3: 00 P, K. Homer and I had been to the Harrison Hotel, and were coming back up the street, 'rerminal. when we met Betty Jlorrison Ol"FICER POLICE RICHMOND 366 McREE BUSINESS and Oren JlcDaniel in front ot the Bus When we met them, we ■topped &IMl.•er• talking to Oren. We stood there tor a good while talking to ,hem, A.bout an hour or more, I imagine. Then l•t11• .. ••nm FloJd Korrie csne along, am we (Homer &lid I) walked across the street to a restaurant and got a drink ot beer. We had one bottle each. pretty 1lhen we came out of the reataurant atter about 10 minutes. we went back aero as the atreet, am Betty Yorriaon and OwenM~D&nielwere standing 1n front of the Bua Terminal. We talked for a while 1n tront ot th• reataurant, then we went back over where Olfen and Betty were. Whanwe ■■ Ha •ent over there, Betty asked me it I wanted to bunk with DB her. I told her no, I didn't want to. !hen ahe --• ,aid, "Yes, come on," and handed me the key, •~ ing that 1t wa1 the key to her room, number 2. I told her to keep the kq, that I didn't want it, and that ahe might be wanting to go into her room, and I would h&Te the key. Betty than tried to walk up the street with me, Ind I wouldn't walk up the ■ treet with her. i'hen ahe tried to walk up the street with Robert samuela, who was then with ua, and when she tried to walk with him, au he turned aroum and atartM to walk the other•~• She first tried to walk •1th one, and then another of u1, but none ot u1 walked with her. The last I •• of Betty, Morrison on thla ocoaaion, waa in tront ot the .Bua Terminal about 8100 P. •• I told Betty when I l&tt her there that I might aee her about 11 or 12 o'clock (Midnight) out at the Harrison. I didn't aee Bett7 aey more until about 2s30 A. M, Sunday, October 31, when I came back from a. date with 1111'girl on Johnson St!'eet. ..... Homer Uoubr&y, Robert samuela and I were together then, We went into the Harrison Hotel and had a oup of ootfee each, and then came baok out. Just aa we stepped out ot the door, Betty Morrieon was coming up the atreet from down town, and she hollered at me. (51-~ J~ 1299 �; �MAJOR C. W. WOODSON, JR. D. M. SUPERINTENDENT CAPT. J. R. NUNN PERSONNEL LT. R. RADIO W. C. THOMAS G. J. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA OFFICER DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE TELETYPE 2-2811 RICH ENGINEER D. AVERY OFFICER EXECUTIVE BALDWIN SAl"ETY OF STATE ENGINEER McREE BUSINESS Q,-FICER POLICE RICHMOND P. 0, BOX 1299 366 We walked on down toward her am met her. She then uked u ■ which one ot u■ We all told her •e were not going to stay with her. Then Oren KcDaniel came up and atopped and went to talking with ua. waa going to st8',V with her. Bett1 then uked me again it I wu going to at&¥ with her, and I told her pa I didn't want co. 1'hen abe aaid •one o~ 7ou bu to ata, w1~ m••" Then 1he started to talking to Robert samuela, and kept after him to go in tlw Ro~l with her, am he kept retuaing to go with her. Sile finally took hold of Robert's arm, &nd pulled him into the hotel. Robert WU holding back. $he took him on up the ■ tepe to her room. ~n .. and Homeitwent into the Harrhon Hotel to get a room, and smr a eign on the desk that said "No more rooms." •• then walked back out on the etreet and ■ tood there for a few mlnutea, then Homer and Oren McDaniel went up to Betty Morriaon's room. I stood out on the street until Homer came back. which was in a minute or two. Homer came out • but J4cD&niel didn't come with him. .l.tter Homer came out. Wo etood there tor a while, and wondered whether Robert Samuels waa gobig with ·ua, or was going to st"1 at the Hotel with Betty Korri ■ on. Then me and Homer went back up to Betty Morrieon' s room. When we went 1n the room, Betty Morriaon alld Robert Samuele were sitting on the bed, and McD&niel waa stallding up at the toot of the bed tallcing. Atter a couple ot minute•, Homer and McDaniel went out. Somebody put the light out atter McDaniel am Homer went out. I don't know who it••• !hen Robert samuela, Betty Morrison and I 1-V acroaa the bed. e hadn,'t been there but a little while, until Betty rolled over against me. She put her arms around m:, neck and kieaed me. I put m:, arms around her. Then I put ffI3 hand inaide her pan.ta on her pr1Tate parts. She didn't aay ~thing and didn't try to stop me. She bad her leg over across mine. A~ter taat, I reached 1n m:, pocket and got a Nbber out and put U on. I then lay back doWn the same way we had been lying before I put the rubber on. Betty then turned over on her back and I turned O-Yerwith her and got on top ot her. I al ipped her pants aeide and started to put U in lwr, but I come before I got it in. ~n I a1ked Bett7 where the bath room was, am got up am got my hat and walked out. Betty kia■ ed me when we turned o-Yer with me on top of her. I bad rq private part against her private part, trying to get it in her, but she was too amall, am. I couldn't get it in. I didn't 3:00 A. see Betty Morrison~ u. more after on Sunday, October 31, 1943. l);.IJ.h,zt/ ' I left the hotel. &~-o~- Thia wa.■ about ��COMMONWEALTH v. ) Felony cdl¾e-✓-IZ (stat. rape) �- -- -------- �Arrest Warrant 6 The Commonwealth of Virginia,} T 't • h am C ounty, o-w1 R oc k 1ng To the Sheriff of Said County: . P. of the said County, that_Q~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~:::::::::_________ on the ____ -..------7"-~ ~~- These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring befo,e the Tdal Justice of the said County, the bo'Ze <f~ ; ____________________ said~ ~-=----=------:.-----=-------- to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. Given under my hand this __ £.,,___d ___ Memo. of Commonwealth _ day of Witnesses: Name Address ----------------------- - - - - --- �of Rockingham, State of to the ) as to County at That the said indebted and .................................. . themselves County • have this day acknowledged dollars appear before the Trial Justice Court of Rockingham to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, yet upon this condition: OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT: of Virginia in the sum STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY Commonwealth which they severally waived their exemption, <J) c5 <I) z.... 0 u ~ Cl ~ ...c: .... E E ~ C: 0 <I) ~ Given under my hand this, .... I-< ::, 0 <I) u u ·p ::, ...... ~ ·;:::: I:-< .8 E ·;:::: u 8 C: .... ell I-< I-< ell .... ~ <J) <I) I-< I-< < '-v--' ,,; > !.~~ 1 ~ ·~~~ ...c:_ ~ day \ I-< ell >---... ..D 0 ell c: '"'d 0 .... >ell <I) :::: ..D ~ ...c: C: .... ·- I-< ~ -~ > :?: <I) <I) OJ .:.= ...c: .... '"'d '"'d '"'d <I) C: ell C: 00 <I) U :i I-< <I) ><·i:.r.l t: T. J. or 0 0\ ..... 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M., and not depart hence without leave of said Court, and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with said charge, and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning the within charge until the same is finally disposed of, then this recognizance shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. ~ ~~ ~ ~ z~ ~ ~ C, 0 ~ ~ 1~~1t <I) ell 00 ~ ~ 'j-.. IV\ " ·s ~ "'-S) --; .... I:-< ......... ~ 0 <I) .::! .... "' ::, ...... �g;;;c PrisonersReportof Rockingham CountyJail //- v-- 7--3 Name ___{/;_~-~~-------~-- __Date Arrested __j ___j~~'=2- Date Bailed 0uL/J~-£-~_'i__$ _z4--:=- _____________Again Placed in JaiL __/_~/_-~-~---!_f?___=----- ~::e1:;;,~~'Ft~~!f:;_c~~~-S•~~,~--=~-~,,rie~~:::::::_~•~o,c~: ::: Place of Birth ________________________If Foreign Born ____Time in U.S. ______Years ______Months ______ /d!::(1 _o(_ _____________ l, Pmon a Dcunka<dL Physical Condidon ____ Can Read)_~-- W,ite?_~_ Occupation_l~ffense - - - - - - - °' D;,u/b 7-7,1 Committeed_~_/J_~ City Ordinance ___________________________State _______________ Held for Grand Jury __________________ Held for Trial_ ___________________________Sentence_/.&..~. Years_ ___________Months ____________ Fine ______________ Costs ______________ Time in JaiL ___________ Held for Penitentiary ____ ~--Held as Insane _____________________________ Held for Other Authorities _______________/ __________ Behavior ____________________________________________ Date of Discharge ___________________________ _ DESCRIPTION OF PRISONER Height_ _____________ Weight_ _____________ Color of Eyes_ _____________ Color of Hair ______________ Teeth Marks _____________________________________Hand Marks ____________________________________ Arm Marks _____________________________________Face Marks ______________________________________ Shoulder Marks _________________________________Back Marks _____________________________________ Thigh Marks ____________________________________Knee Marks ____________________________________ _ Calf of Leg Marks _______________________________Foot Marks------------------------------------Fingers Off _______________________________________Mole Marks _____________________________________ Neck Marks _____________________________________Brest Marks ______________________________________ Left Arm Marks _________________________________ Right Arm Marks ________________________________ _ Left Leg Marks __________________________________ Right Leg Marks ________________________________ _ Fine After Prisoner at Jail; Amount to State$ ___________ Amount to City$ ____________ Date Reported y " . ) ________________________________________Deputy andJailor ~> - _----- ___________________________________________ Sheriff ��COMMONWEALTH VS .. ~ DESCRIPTION #t:Z44M.~ OF PRISONER ~ __M __________________________________ _ Color_ _____)jc __ - Height_ __~_-:-:__1__Eyes__~-Hair_ ___k____ Weight__L_!:(/_ ___ Last known address __________ Age _____ 1 °I________ _ Occupation_-----~----~-- ____________________ �\ �cc . 'ONi' U..THt9F VIHGra ~:J~ It app ing to th 1 ·o... r~ ___.,..._ ___ t...;;....t;....h--s-c I V ni. Gi ourt of n unoer ~ h n 71 Court t t t venile un er tr nsr rre b Count this ~ o th Juveni d the City o if:I..:.y or ~ , it Is nd Vomestic rri onburg, 194 • ~CJ1(t I I Tll " JUV IL IC COUt-TY A D 'I'B CI'rY O HAR J·c;~~~ sent F ••oc al GHA: ,· C UR'r VlRGl • ��18 Witness Subpoena Commonwealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded, in the name of the Co~ Hom.er Mowbray., Mary Emil Samuels, Elkton, of Virginia, to summon _________ ~ day of and Alice Samuels Va. B•l to appear before the Trial Justice Court of said County, sitting at in said County, on.__ 6_t_h ____ Samuels, December Harrisonburg, Virginia ,1943 ,atthehourof 2:00 of that day to give evidence in behalf of_ ... D~e,..f...,e.,,n....,,.d.,.,a..,n"'"'t"Y-, ___,_Owl..ll..>e ..... n......__._S"'am:~u.....,..e"""l .... s..__ _____________ in the pending case of Commomrealth v. Owen Samuels. Given under my hand this.__ _ 2_9~t-"'h=----- P.M. _ �Trial Justice Court '- _____ Docket No. ___ _ Commonwealth V. { Witness Subpoena Owen Samuels I I I i 1::, I m l• i -.,.) ::::s I I I 0 Q.) >< l) )i l .s To. Dec. 6, 1943 at 2HII �~==~ Commonwealth of Virginia: ~= •,e ~,by To the Sheriff ''.::'.".d,d '.~ to appear before the Judge of the 9'~uf1 Court of Ro at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the ......./.6..~day of. ........ . to testify and the truth to saY, • behalf of the Co of R.ci:ckim~m am County, at the Court House thA, •••••• ••••••••••••·•·•·••••·•••••••••·•••···•·•· 19 .•••• ¥ ND JURY ..................... . who stands charged with a felony miulemeanor.A~d this you shall not omit under penalty of Witness, dayof THE SERVICE ~~~j~T SWITZER, zJ'r PR.£SS 1 HARRISONBURG, 19,,/, VA. £1~0. And have then and there this Writ. "p_ Clerk of our said Cot t, at the Court House, the ..../.~-·-····· ndinth,j&:~~ ' ClMk �y Betty Morrison could not be found at her usual place of abode on the 15th.day of July 1944,so the within summons was executed on the said 15th.day of July 1944,by delivering a true cppy of the within summons,in writing,and giving information of its purpose,to Mre Hugh Morrison,Betty Morrisons Mother who was found at Betty Morrisons usual place of abode,and who is a member of Betty Morrisons £amily,a d above the age of Sixteen yea rs I 1/6 f I O.L.Sheetz Sheriff Shenandoah co. By i..-.,. ~ Dept.sheriff J/. ;144 n1r �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham You a,e hmby commanded ~ to County, Greeting: -::iJ4............................ •··· •.••··.... ~ summon .... w:~~~········.·.·.·.· ..•.••······· • ... •.....•..•.•.•.••.•••••• • :: :~:ae::c~:::~e a~h:!. u::et::.t).e£~f~~~.:~.~~C ..1...~;;:t~.t~.·.~~.~~~.~:~.r•~·~·~·~~\~hdr ~: ..t.~~t.~~ ..~~~··t·~·e•··t~~~~ ..t~~t.~;~~in;f!~~~ who stands charged with and indicted for a felony m-i:s,fomeaum:.. And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this ~ Wit s, J.ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Cou day oL ....... ........... 71:!........ , 19 ,i~d in the 16~a< , at the Court House, the .../ ............... . of the C monwealth . .l· .... ~... ~ ........... ,Clerk THE SERVICE PRESS �y �18 Witness Subpoena Commonwealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to summon _________ _ Betty Morrison to appear before the Trial Justice Court of said County, sitting at in said County, on 6th day of December Harr j son burg., Virgin , 19.43__, at the hour of j a 2: 00 P.M. of that day to give evidence in behalf of___.Q.,__o..,...m ..... m..... o.... n..... 1.... w--.e ... a.... ]._t...,.h.,._ ____________________ in the pending case of _ Commanwea1 th v.Robert Samuels, OwenMcDaniel, Owen Samuels, • Geelj Charles Moubray, and Raymond Gibson Given under my hand this 30th day of __ q~ . David Armentonnt, ---.1.Ii-~o-v ...... e-mb..,_,;..,.•~.---,.--___,____; 3 ~o~ ~ �Trial Justice Court _____ Docket No. __ _ Commonwealth V. { Witness Subpo~na Owen McDaniel, Robert Samuels, Owen Samuels, Cecil David Armentrout, Charles Moubray, and Raymond Gibson. To Dec. 5, 1943 at 2PM �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockiqgham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ............................................................................................................................ . :: :~~e:~c~::~ea~h:~u::et::.t;2£:f~~·t·~~.~.:.c. ~.~~·~·~·• ..~~.~~~.~~~.~t~.:.~~e1:~.r·~···y i~.-~.~~~~.~.~~ ~~~.: to t~~t·i····...........-..................... t.:.~ ....... ... ...~~~:::· who stands charged with and indicted for a felony mtsd-emea-n-ni--And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, . ROBERT SWITZER,Cle<kof ou, "~"• day of.. .................................... ~...., 19..1.(~nd the Coutt House, the...;..';k# in the 16f ..... year of the Comnwnwealth. _)5.:.~~~.,Clerk THE SERVICE PRESS at �~xgcU1'ED lLL.JZ~fii .THE CO,P TO___, l.N PERSON t~ ~\ ~r\ �Trial J. Justice Court D. R. Docket No. //7 / Commonwealth in re Owen Samuels Arrest J. Warrant - Trans to D. R. Nov. 18, Dec. 6, G-rand Jury. 1943 1943 )<f.)11, �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Owen Samuels Subject The topic of the resource Felony Statutory Rape Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony statutory rape Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_014_010 Samuels https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_014_014_commonwealth-v-paul-crawford.pdf 44b2d3e9b013a9c865961a0b980a0a4e PDF Text Text POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF W. J. KEAN CHJl!F OF POLICE HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA April 10, 1946 I, Paul F. Crawford, fYIEike the following voluntary statement to officer G. W. Joseph, of the Harrisonburg, Virginia Police Department knowing him to be the same. No threats or proMises have been made to me and I know that this statement can be used against me in a court of law. I was born in Rockingham county at Linville Va. July l, 1920. My father and mother are still living. My mother is a patient at the Western State Hospital in Staunton Va. I attended school at Linville-Edom and went as far as the fifth grade. In February I was inducted into the army in 1942, and served until November 8, 1945. During my stay in the army I se~vedin the India and Burma theaters. I first met Vegie Smith, the girl I am accused of raping, on April 4, 1946. Had seen her on the streets of Harrisonburg on various occasins before this time but had never met her personally. I On April 4, 1946, Roy Shiffelt and myself ctt.me to Harrisonburg fror, onr homes at Linville. In Harrisonburg we met Marvin DePoy and the three of us went to the Diner on North Main St.for a few minutes and then we started driving around in a car that belongs to Roy's mother. Vlhile riding around the three of us, Roy Shifflet, Marvin DePoy and myself decided to go to the Smith home on Washington Str Vlhen we arrived at the Smith home I knocked on the door, and one of the smaller Smith children came to the door. I then a.sked if Vergie was there, and the child said "yes, come on in." Vlhen we went in the house Vegie was out in the kitchen washing her hands, face and feet. I asked her if she was coming in the front room and she said she was just as soon she got thru washing herself. We all sat down Emd wa.ited for her to finish and come in where we were. After a few minil:tes she finished whEJ.tshe vms doir1g and came into the room. In the room we ma.de love to Vergie in the usu~l we..ythat men do--calling her 11honey 11 and such like terms. After a few mingtes Vegie went into the bed-room and lay down across the bed. Roy Shifflet followed her into the room and I believe he _. exual intercourse'with Vergie Smith, but I did not see him. Af'ter Roy cnme out, then•Maryin DePoy went into the room, and I did see him have sexuo.l interco.urse with Vergie Smiih, �,... . il �POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF THE CHIEF W. J. KEAN CHll!.F OF POLICE HARRISONBURG, After Marvin the room with her. spread apart as if moved and squirmed effects of having This a.11 April 4, 1946. had intercourse Swift's Produce ~ I VIRGINIA had finished it looked like it was my turn next and I went into When I went in the room Vegie was lying on the bed with her legs ready to do business. I had sexual intercourse with her. She around just like any other girl that seems to be enjoying the sexual intercourse. took place between 3:00 P. M. and 4:00 P. M. on the afternoon of We remained !tt the Smith home around a half an hour. After we with Vergie Smith, all three of us left the Smith home and went to Co. where we picked up Roy Shifflet's mother and then d>W ■■*x:br came on down street and the rest went to Linville. I did not see anyone use any force, and I know I did.not myself, to make Vergie Smith have sexual intercourse with us. She did j_t willingly and freely without any one of us having to make her do it. FroM hearsay I have understood that Vergie was a wayard girl, and no one had to use force to have sexual j_ntercourse ~ith hero �J • �Witness Subpoena Commonwealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded, S. J. Smith, all Vergie in the name of the Commonwealth Smith, at East Washington Ashby Smith, Street, Ervin Harrisonburg, to appear before the Trial Justice Court of said County, sitting in said County, on 29th day of.___ A ...p ........ r_.i._J.___ ___ of Virginia to summo,.__ _______ Smith and Stanley at Harrisonburg, Virginia , 19.....46_, at the hour of._ __....2._.:_,,0LIO.,__..,_p_, •.....,~ .... do.,___ ____ in the pending case of--1.C1-1,0,1-J.mHillll.d.l-l.iOL.1alll-'IV~•.re;,..aa-a1.l,-1,t,¾,h~--------------------------- Paul Crawford and Roy Shifflett Given under my hand this 26th Smith Virginia. of that day to giYe evidence in behalf of._,,C.,.o-.1m-m .... o,,,,.n"'",wAJ .... eGa...alrt .... ,hbl.---------------------- v. _ _ �~ ' I i !::l" •: b""· i ,. b- 0 I Q . I ~ U) ~ --... II I 1 .;. 0 Q.) ;:-... • ::.r l :::s Trial Justice Court .__ t.. ,-.) 2 .. ~ ~ {I) i • ' l : Docket No.7699 '7'700 .. Q.) Commonwealth :::,. ...... "'-< I Q.) 1 -0 :.) ' I s:::: ~ ! ' ' QO ' . ~ C. .. i I : . l. ( ·v. ( Witness Subpoena ( Ea:uJ Crawf'ord i' ~ § E and E Roy Shifflett ~ Cf) '; I I I I ! •: I I • • d -. § ~ To April 29, 1946 at 2I'M i ''i,..) ~ ~ :--<: ~) & ~ -.. ~ ~ ., �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ........................................................................................................................... . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingh at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the.~ay County, at the Court House thereof, of............•........S.~···i················· to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth ....... 19~7, again t ......................................................... . •..·.·····································································•·?""~·t.;~ ·································· who stands charged with and indicted for a felony misdemeanor. And this you shall not omit under enalty of £100. And have then and ~ere this Writ. H. ,#,e,~//~ .1 ~~~,u.r0~.r,,,; .:sc..,,p./ /i:U!!.QL f ~ c..s Witness J. OBERT £WH--:l-:ER, Cle:Fkof our said Court, at the Court House, the .............. . . ~.-/?,/?'A/(U day of... ..._;,/.~.~~c if., and in the ........... , 19.. ~..year of the Commonwealth. 1 -<'". .............................. ~.~: THE SERVICE PRESS ..~.~··········~···~··• Glerk �"-\ ~ ~ r.•:1.~IGUGH'AM'BY DELIVERING A TRUE XECUTE~...Z~,4!!ZtN THE COUNTY OF \_ "\ ~-~~ -~ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ............................................................................................................................. . ~~···~~~if~•~~ / to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rocki~am at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the.11.t0~ay of. c:/..~. to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth ···r~ ·-···············--······-----------·--·--·-··-- ............. County, at the Court House thereof, . ..... 19 "'!fLZ, agaiJ-st'...... / .... ·~12-;,·~•-:,·~~ ~.. ·•• ----~r.--~-------- who stands charged with and indicted for a felony misaemeanm:. And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. ~-,ee,vc,e /-.I, Ho., 11'~,1€' C!,;;/<?#dNw~-4A.T.# Witness, J:-=e~BR~l"I;2£-R~l.m day ad~ , 19</f, ~ ,<;1 /7,:i/'Z,</e)"" of our said Court, at the.Court House, the ....21 and in t~~=;v~~~.~e,k r--;;,·· - THE SERVICE PRESS ,,,,,,,~~ --v J ~ ~- ,;) ... f- �rr J ) >.; J ~ :::; s· C: N- Cb g CJ. J0 'I\ ... ....) . .~,")'ti I 1 1 f ) I ;(_ J �Commonwealth of Virginia: To thhSherif$ V.M.F..... ~. of Rockingham Couo/,Y, ~r_,e5ting: You are hereby comm~nded to summon ... 7 ....~·--·~:J····· ~~·····~·······················································--········································--····--················· to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, ............................. 19 :flt., at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the ...o.f./.J.. .... day of. ..................... JJ~ to t"t,:y '.~ t~'. ~~'.£.::::::::::,;;J,:;,:-;::1:;:::::;t:::1 ~ who stands charged with a felony misdemeanor. And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, ]. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court Home, the day of. .....~ .~) .....19.J/.t.., and in the ...../7/ ......year__:dthe ..... p, ....7.(JutTHE SEIi.ViCE PRESS, HARRISONBURG, VA. ./7~ ....... . Commonwealth . ~......., .... Clerk �, ,+ ::, (~ '." C: - C) 2 ~ ~JIL ::!! ::, ..., n ::, v IJQ 'fJad.&+L 1 0 '~ >< E: £--< I r.:. ... E• <:::.. ~ . ~c/~191/t .. I .., "... 7 ::r :::!. rz.. c., ,... 3 C ~ ~ ' <::::. '"\ CY ~ '"I C' i:i, :::, E-4 ;...J 0 ~ ~ ,. r ~-. 0 ~ ~ 1-1 (.J 0 ,._ -'-< P, 0 0 r ~ �Trial Justice Criminal Court Docket No.1l.fl Commonwealth vs. Craw:rord, \.W. Arraigned ..?aul t/ -/ tf ~ f i t/ - )_t - ,; 6 ,.f ;i. I) /lf/,1 I --- --=--== £:J, /? c/, Required Cra.nd__ ,JJ.u::.y:_ -BaJ.l $150.0-. 0.0 ~ ., ' 4- 2 - .I 11 ��Arrest 6 Warrant The Commonwealth of Virginia,} T 't • h am C ounty, o-w1 R oc k 1ng To the Sheriff of Said County: Whereas, ____ S_._J_.~S=ml.=· =·'-"t=h,,__ _______ _,___________ J. madecomplaintandinformationonoathbeforeme, of the said County, that _____ Clerk T. J. T. J. or J.P. Court _..p,._,,a,._,u"'"l,.,___,,,,C_,,,r_,,a,_,wf"-"'-o=r_,,,d,___ ____________________ _ April , 19-1.Q__, in the said County, li:i:Diunlawfully and feloniously upon one Vergie Smith, a female over the age of 16 years, to-wit, 21 years old, did make an assault, and her, the said Vergie Smith, by mea.ns af force and violence, did then and there carnally know and abuse, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia on the 4th C. Swartz, of said County, has this day day of These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before the Trial Justice of the said County, the body of the said ___________________ _____________ _ P=-=a=u.l Crawford __________________ to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. Given under my hand this _ __._8.._.t'"'. b~--- ~--~t;r cierk'f.J- d~~-~AP-r~-A9. ~~.L----- Memo. of Commonwealth Stanley Smith J. P. Witnesses: Name Ashby Smith__ _____ Ervin Smith or Address _ East Washinton " It St.,_Harrisonburg,Va. �no 0 '"1 i:il (I) JUDGEMENT 0 <" (I) ::, Trial Justice Court C: ::, 0. (I) April 29, 1946 Criminal o;cket No. ~ • ::;. 0::, -< " ~., -·(I) ~::,(I)> ~;0.. ~~- "' ..,.,. g-;.~ ~ -B,.,. ::I "' '"1 • -.., ;re.. (\I '1 ·o-B 3 (t) (I) <: (I) '1 ~ ,.. "'1::, "'(I) ::;. ... en· { vs. a oc..g-· o er::, ;:;· " (I) ~ Paul °Crawford l"'t g ~: ll,) OQ ~ c' ~ ~ ... ,.,.: ..; ::J ~ ~: g 5· ;:,-~i_' Paul < ~: 0. ;:,- -· rt ('0 :-l - ::, (t:, : : V,: Q'Q $ /,.P.9. .... Issuing Justice's Fee ./1. ."Y.•1.. .... $...'Z.. .... P..... Trial Justice Fee , Arrest $ ..:,:::.-::-.~.-. ..... and Mileage Summoning Witness Attendance day of $. Clerk's Fee . s-·· $._//4, ..k ......... Witness ~~ ' :!!?:-~r. $........................ - -~---·'· '-- ~' Trial Justice ..L : -o n -· ::;.~ 3. (ti 0 ., o...f! "'-· ::, rt 3 0,;l 0 "--~ -· ::, ::r ~n n· 3 3 .;· 5· g ;r "' 5· ~::, ...... ~ ...... (ti 0. -·'O Total mileage : g; 0. "' C: ... 0 ('O ::;· ('0 ~ :::, ;r., : rt . r~i ½ ~ ~ M .,::r <: (I) .., ... ::;. .;· (I) ;r ~ -< rt ...~ (I) ~ 0 C: ;:: C: 'O 0 n0 ;:,c.. OQ 0 (I) 0 C: c.. ::, ::;. (I) ~ ::, (I) ~ <'" (I) ::, 5· 5· "' .., ::r 0. "~ ;; (I) 0. ;, ., " "' 0 ., "' "' u. 0 ::;. C: ::, ~ rt rt rt ::;. (I) ::, ..,., ~ ;r o' .., 0 ~ 0 n 0. n ::, " ;:;· -< 0 ., ::, ., ., 0. n C: ~ ::re:-~"3 {/)::,: ~-<: .., .., (I) OQ if n 3 \ •••••••••••••••••• -~ " ..,., 0 M Miles carried prisoner .;· 0 'O 'O ~-g 3 ! "5 ~ ~ > ;r ::, ,., ... ;,; n ::r....... 0 -<~(tl:-0 0 Miles travelled by officer ::r: ~ rt ......... ~.oa i Q. • Officer's Mileage :,<:; z0 0. g_-g~ • E 0.. :~1£ Jail Fees 3 . ~- ".., :;o 0 0 ~- r;,' tp ::, 'T1 ., C, C:-< 0 19__.t'G and Mileage $./ ... Common wealth's Attorney ('O:::, 0 .., 7~ this 0 (lQ 00 o, ~: :,:,· $....... --< 3 (I) ~ ..-i. Fine "' C: 3 ., ::r ... ... ~§ g g..-<ger n r' :!,'::ro o "... 00 ::,2..;. ......o' ftn;J""'O." ... ,..; • ., ~ ~ :r.: ::;. 0.::, Crawford if? ~ (I) ;:,<: ;;· rt before (I) c.. 00: ~~ l"'t ~.., ::;. X (I) c.. (I);r ..,.,n" ~ I 0 0 .,3 0 0. C: 0.., z;; er (I) -< ., Executed the within warrant by arresting and delivering the body of (I) ;:,- ;i5 0 .,..,l"'t -· ., 0 rt (ti ~-113.~g;::, ::, ::,CJQ -· ::, ..,., 0 ? ,; '""'"'o ('O ' g: rt 0 0 ;:i ~ 3 5'..:.I;, 'T1 < 5· g ::;--8 :. ::re (I) 'O i:il,.,. §. :;i-< 0 5· ::;. 5· ... ~ ::, ;r :-.. ' tr1 __;;· 0. ::, rt;r., '1 p_.(tl::,,.,. ::;. .?-3 3'il 3 @~ " ;;::r O -· ro::, Arrest Warrant > OQ ~- "::!. ::, ~ ;;;· $:ll Commonwealth .., -< < ;:;· ~ (ti ~ .., en ..,., $ ... 0 0 ::r 0 ;;· 3 ::r 3 -< ::, ::, ;r;; ., c.. ::r ;:...~ ., -n,; ro ::, "'1 .?---g c.. 7699 Upon the hearing of the within charge, probable cause is ·found and the defendant is heJd for the Grand Jury ::, 8 p.::, Q.. ~ ;.5· g C: IS" (I) rt -< ., ::, ..,., 0 :;o 0 n I 5· " OQ ::r ., ..3 w ~ (I) ..,., 0 �COMMONWEALTH VS. {i}a,,u,l_, DESCRIPTION u ~J ~. ,-Last known address ___J_~ ___l __/f-1.. Color~--- Heighuf_~//)__'~-- Marks _____ Age_--~ L~--cf--~ ~ OF PRISONER ya__ , __ __ _ _ _____________ ----------------------------------- Eyes~---- ir_//_~--- Weight_/!f_d_ _____ __ /2..a,.___~------------------------------------------- __Ct,__________ Occupation _____----L~- ____..__________________________________ _ Date of Trial ___~/ -,__1//~ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Result ____s:_r-- ___ f?_~::-.. ____________________________________________________ _ ��Report of Witnesses for the Commonwealth Month Whose mileage and attendance of __ A=pc=...r-=i=l'-----'2_.c.9_., ___ I 9_i§_ were not collected by the Trial Justice before the end of said month. Russell By Fe!. Pro. or Misd. WITNESSES Days M. W~avFITl ~R ):[ ,ll~ AVendance , Miles . ' Clerk. ~ileage Trial Justice Total . Date ~946 Com. vs. Paul Crawford s. 1. and Roy Shifflett Smith J. 2. Vergie Smith Fel. 4-29 1 .50 . 50 l .50 .50 3. Ashby Smith 1 .50 .50 4. Ervin 1 .50 .50 1 .50 .50 Smith Stanley 5. Smith - 6. ,. _____ $2,50 Com. vs. 1. 2. -- 3. . 4. 5. 6. All witnesses summoned all necessary ferriage grand jury. (Sec. 3512) for the Commonwealth shall be entitled to receive for each day's attendance and tolls, and five cents per mile over five miles going and returning fifty cents, to place of trial or before �",\ �1 y; .JI 7.J PrisonersReportof Rockingham CountyJail Date Bailed Out_ _______________________________ Again Placed in Jail ______________________________ _ Male_«_ ____Female ________Agel_..6-:;,__ace_W __Single ___~_Married _________Divorced ________ ~ Separated ________Widow ________Widower ________Illiterate _______Gr. School£ Vocational ....... College..... . .Dmg Addict ........ Employed ________Reason for Being in l~ebdate ....... ~ o~.J.~ JaiL_@_~✓-a____----...- ___________ Reason for Release from Jail ____________________________ Amount of Fine ............ ____ High Sch. ________ Cost. ..... ...... r________________________________ _ +~·~ff;.. Sentente Time ........ ... State __~ ____________County ___________________City ___________________Town ___________________ Federal __________________Army __________________ Navy __________________Others ___________________ Offense ... .,2.~········· ........••••.•.• ~ •••••..• ...... Fe!.. ... ~ Miscellaneous _____________________________ ABC_______________________ Ins. ________________________ •. «..P ....__ 'f-'<----Da_te / Date Committed~/---../---- . "- , 1 of Tnal A.--&~- _ ut- ___lj_ _____ Date of Release ________________ c;ourt Committed From _________________________________________ Type of Court_ ___________________ Transferred From ________________________________ Transferred To _________________________________ _ Reason for Transfer _________________________________ .. _____________________________ . _______. ______ ~ ________________________Contagious Physical Condition ___ Disease, If Any_~--- Fine After Prisoner at Jail; Amount to State$ ___________ Amount to City$ ____________ Date Reported _____________..:_________________________Deputy and Jailor - - - - - - - - -- - - - - •- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - _________. ________Sheriff �) ) �IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY,VIRGINIA. It appearing of jurors cannot to the Court to constitute a panel be had from those in the trial Paul Crawford, on an indictment this 24th day of February, vided selected for by Sections be summoned forthwith Thos. of twenty of the case free number from exception 1947, it at this of Commonwealth vs. for a felony, set is ordered for trial that from the naraes on the list the follow- of jurors pro- 5988 and 5989 of the Code of Virginia, to complete L. Yancey, Wm. C. Grandle, the panel ~!i ---L:'~Z~------~--~~-~---' aforesaid, F. H. Blakemore, Marsh. Enter:hrn, a sufficient summoned and in attendance term of Court, ing persons that '/ Judge. viz., and J. 0. �FEB ~72e-.- 1947 �INSTRUCTION The Court sexual fore intercourse the charge all instructs jury reasonable considering under strength, that the evidence and endurance of the case, reasonable by every doubt that as it it is the having her will the will the time, the accused intercourse must appear the prosecutrix Beon a beyond was ac- of the prosecutrix the place, her, and the accu- and all the cir- from the evidence resisted and, the relative of the prosecutrix confronted of by force. from the evidence of sexual means at her command until d.or strength. rape in convicting the act and against the whole situation cumstances all be warranted doubt by force sed, that they must be satisfied complished physical jury with a woman against will of rape, the I beyond her assailant she was overcome by his super- �.. .. �INSTRUCTION The Court instructs the the Commonwealth to prove doubt of an offense against the accused, the guilty thereof jury that that material the guilt possibility reasonable it resting beyond all element thereof, is necessary of the accused of mistake upon the evidence beyond all the burden guilty does not mean that or beyond all satisfy jury the accused and every Commonwealth to establish certainty 3 --- upon reasonable charged for the to a mathematical or to do more than as a whole the accused doubt. is �' -,.1~-...,., \_"~.· ,, : ' �r INSTRUCTION The Court fendant, Paul Crawford, ting witness, then in determining force and without her age, instructs Vergie size, connection whether with all or not said intercourse jury had sexual Smith, at her consent, that as to whether the the the other prosecuting and in whether they intercourse jury and her condition and facts if jury evidence believe with the time charged the question weight of which testimony the or not it into and physical authorized in the the prosecu- in the indictment, may take are the de- case witness consented or not force was used was by consideration appearance, all to consider in determining to such sexual therein. ��INSTRUCTIONN0.--1.._ The court instructx the jury that the acci1sed to be innocent a reasonable doubt, jury any reasonable law makes it or probability to convict, and if there he is proven guilty duty to acquit of his guilty, of the evidence but to warrant his there of the accused, him, and that however strong, sufficient beyond is upon the minds of the doubt of the guilt nor is it preponderance dictment, their until the law presumes mere suspicion is not sufficient if the greater supports conviction weight the charge his the guilt proved so clearly that is no reasonable with the evidence upon which he can be innocent. or in the inmust be theory consistent ��INSWRUCTION NO. The Court not whether is true, accused fore, the instructs the entire statement or otherwise, raped ~irgie upon their disbelieve or all of his guilt of such charge. on the the issue made by the Smith by force consideration any part that but the sole if upon the whole evidence doubt jury -- J ----- issue is whether of the case, her will. it entertain is their is stand or not the Therethe of the accused, they of rape, case on the even should of the evidence charge accused and against in the case in the jury still, a reasonable duty to acquit him ��i INSTRUCTION JO. The.eCourt instructs not the act 1-carnal believe from the accomplished it the evidence after or absence whether prosecutrix the place, if they was accomplished doubt is deGisive crime of rape. in the doubt from the that and they the presence of the clothing was made an outcry, and endurance as it the of carnal confronted the the will must find the accused dis- jury intercourse, intercourse and against of the circumstances so considered such carnal the upon her person, or other and all such act of prosecutrix on the person strength and if or time and all the whole situation case, was as shown by assault, marks of vfuolence evidence by force the of the alleged and the defendant a reasonable believe act, time the prosecutrix and the defendant, by the evidence entertain and deportment the reletive if they took place, consideration, of marks of violence or not at the case, or the prosecutrix, or not her underclothing both the prosecutrix closed conduct or other or absence time, intercourse into whether in this the willof to take the in determining the time of the alleged of bnuises, whether and the carnal of her complaint the presence torn, sue duty that as involved and against is their circumstances defendant, evidence in the case, immediately jury intercourse by force otherwise, the took place, of the prosecutrix, not guilty of the such �• �IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGHAMCOUNTY, VIRGINIA COIYIMONWEAL TH v. PAUL CRAWFORD ) ) ) ) ) If you find charged CHARGE TO JURY the accused, in the indictment, at death, or by confinement any term not less If you find than five Paul you will Crawford, guilty say so and fix in the penitentiary for of rape, his punishment life, you will say so and no more. a/~ Yf--<..-Vo'/Sa__ LAWRENCE H. HOOVER ATTORNEY ATLAW HARRISONBURG. VIRGINIA or for years. him not guilty, as �----. �COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM,to-wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF SAID COUNTY: The grand for jurors of the Common~ealth of Virginia, the body of the County of Rockingham, Circuit oaths Court of said do present April, 1946, Smith, a female that in said of twenty-one over the said and year aforesaid, orce, its Paul Crawford, County, with unlawfully Vergie and now attending October term, on or about force and arms, years, and feloniously Smith, thenand there, and carnally the peace 1946, upon their upon one Vergie to-wit, of the age did make an assault; to-wit, know, against and dignity the the 4th day of and in the County aforesaid, did ravish against at the age of sixteen years, and her, feloniously County, in and on the day unlawfully and her will and by of the Commonwealth of Vir- inia. This indictment shby Smith and Stanley efore LAWRENCEH. HOOVER ATTORNEY AT LAW HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA the grand jury is found upon the Smith, to give witnesses evidence. testimony of Vergie Smith, sworn in Court and sent �} Rape Indictment COMMONWEALTH v. Bill.: Term, -1946. PAUL CRAWFORD Felony: October A True ~- 2}1 Witnesses: v •·- Foreman Attorney H. Hoover 1. Vergie Smith Ashby Smith Stanley Smith ✓ 3. ✓ 2. Lawrence Commonwealth's T ~ t\ t ~lf ii ~ .... r ~ �-194i' #2002 Felony .PAUL CRAWFORD '1 ( rape) �-.-.1 ~~ ~$?-t -h-?JY~ ~-f)~ ~;T-1# � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Paul Crawford Subject The topic of the resource Felony Statutory Rape Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony statutory rape Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1946 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_014_014 Crawford https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_013_017_commonwealth-v-r-b-ridgeway-and-w-h-taylor.pdf b995be2942edb8808f2337e7e978d100 PDF Text Text ������ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v R.B. Ridgeway and W. H. Taylor Subject The topic of the resource Felony Embezzlement Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with embezzlement Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_013_017 Ridgeway Taylor https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_021_002_commonwealth-v-ralph-b-ritchie.pdf fe093db3f972bea2e94bc05d4cfe2b98 PDF Text Text My name is Ralph Bo Ritchie Mechani:sburg, Pa. I am 33 years I have been told I desire to do so; that and that anything criminal prosecution. counsel. this Nevertheless, that I need not make this everything I have also Attorney is Route #3, statement unless I say must be of my own freewill, be used against been told that I do make the following 1962, in the office Court House, Harrisonburg, Commonwealth's My address of age. I say can be and will 15th day of June, Attorney, • me in a I am entitled statement to voluntarily of the Commonwealth's Virginia, in the presence James R. Sipe and Deputy Sheriff of T. L. Martin. I came down to Rockingham County for a vacation on Memorial Day. I was staying with my sister, Evelyn Dove, who lives just outside of Singers Glen, Rockingham County, Virginia. I had been picked up on a drunk in public charge and got out of jail on Tuesday morning, June 12, 1962. After I got out of jail I started drinking again in Harrisonburg. I was drinking a lot of wine and I remember drinking at Susie's Restaurant. I know that I drank enough to get drunk, and I can't recall breaking in~o any store. The next thing I remember is when I got up Wednesday morning. I had gotten home to my sister's, Evelyn Dove, but I don't recall how I got home. After I got up I went downstairs and I started to build a fire in the stove. I noticed a number of packs of cigarettes in the stove and I set fire to them and burned them up. The reason that I burned the cigarettes up is because I did not remember where I had gotten them or where I had stolen them. Any of the other property that was stolen from Lambert's Store, I do not recall what I did with those things. are true I have read the above sta:ement and the facts and correct to the best of my knowledge. 11af4ll /Z7Yl WITNESS: ~ ~#~# -£L~tfc. stated therein ��Comp. Form 18-A No. ______ To-Wit: _ ANY SHERIFF OR POLICE OFFICER: Whereas, has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, _____ ....,.;.. ~:taR-.;.;~-....,rIQ918R~11i&-------u0 ·~(~) ounty These are, therefore, to command you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the County Court of° h£•~ 0: ounty, the body ~ of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon: __________________ color ____ Address ------------------ color ____ Address ----------------□ ------------------ color ____ Address ------------------ color ____ Address ---------------- □ color ---- Address ----------------□ ----------------as witnesses. Given under my hand and seal, this l th ---------------- □ ------------□ �• - STATE OP VIRGINIA-COUNTY ---- .,.., .,._.., __ ~ _,._. ., __ ._. - r-. ,, _____ ., __ ..,, ___ ._ ___ ...,.,....,_..,.,., ___ ., ___ _ to•wit: OP ------------------, a Judae of thof e County Court in and for the County aforesaid, State of Virgin1'a,do cert•a'fy Justice the Peace I, that and -------------------------, as his suret -------, have this day each acknowledged themselves indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of ( $________ Dollars ), to be made and levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands, and tenements to the use of the Commonwealth to be rendered, yet upon this condition: That the said --------------------, Circuit County shall appear before the Court _ 19__ , County, on the ______ _ day of _____________ of ----------------------at ______ M., at . :Virginia, and at. any ,time or ti_mes t? which the pr~eedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court thereafter having or holding any proceedings m connectton with the charge 1n this warrant to answer for the offense with which he is charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain i~ full force and effect until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court; and upon further condition that the said ------------------shall keep the peace and be of good behavior for a period o,._ __________ from the date hereof. 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V 3, 1 • In I dre t d r �II l I I l .. •• �IN THE COURTOF OYERAND TERMINERAND GENERALJAIL DELIVERY AND IN THE COURTOF QUARTERSESSIONS-OF THE PEACE IN AND FOR THE COUNTYOF CUMBERLAND,PENNSYLVANIA IN RE~ EXTRADITIONOF AND NON9 to wit~ appearing to the Court is now a fugitive has expressed without State ~ from the State a warrant , A.D., 1 of appearing that and willingness of extradition to return to the State being issued that, in accordance of by the Governor of the of Pennsylvania; AND it further of the Uniform -, has been a writ appearing Extradition informed Act, of his of habeas such rights corpus up the to his with the return and statutory legal rights counsel, to the State of * the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, of the duly accredited in order that agents he may return and a copy of the Order of the State of to the State of is to be delivered to the said BY THE COURT, 'R ECO In -e,.c. t♦ d ''/frl,1 f~ o ,y W'le ere unto 0• sa sJ ..... ot1:t. ~P't -n~ , 1d a}.Ca..-, s·•-, -;· 2-- ···:::~:J/J9 .... ""y~--f ,~~-~i~~ ..·c;l··N; ;:~ • Y FRO f."Of, I to obtain and has waived C to provisions said and to procure and consents custody the constitutional IT IS ORDEREDthat , it of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; further desire J day of that and now in the custody AND it this agents. deliver ��I now being .I) a fugitive of the State and being purpose in the of being and after obtain entry agents being legal me by the Signed informed of the State jurisdictionj of the Commonwealth extradited of an order and sealed to the State as directing waive my delivery of Pennsylvania, said and statutory rights forthwith of for the State before COPIES TOg Governor of Pennsylvania Agent= Demanding State Pennsylvania State Police Loca 1 Police District Attorneyvs Office charge for the rights to of of my constitutional do hereby to answer demanding arrest of custody counsel, under or charges that and consent to the to the accredited return duly to that may be entered of me this day of J 19 , A.D. against �1 ��,7/c?,,(f /,./j.MIJ;f.1.7/? ., ,.., d;;, ,t, ,( f J H ,I"~ �J I �... ..., j., fl # JJfA T"5 7'v<,-4, /i IJ 5 7 tJf;; t If~,,,_ �1,J1,;~i- ' l ' J -· -, ,.) 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I .,,,1r-1J, 41/ 1-17 P ' ~t.J. ��June 1. , 1962 Corm,e.y Secretary of the Commonwealth Office of the Secretary of the Commonwe1th Richmond 12v virginio Miss Martha Bell Dear Miss Conway: Ralph Rit~hie is charged with statutory Rockingham County and is now in th custody burgla~y in of and being h ld by th police 1n Carlisle~ Pennsylvani. They h ~e informed me that the accuse has signed a waiver of extradition and that the local Sheriff's Offica may pick him upo I would li.. e a travel order :for Deputy Sherif-~ Go.;o:cgeR. Price and guard o~ Rockingham County ::i •::~gini'. , in orde~~ th' t w~ may pick the accused tlp in Carlisle, rcn~sy~vania, and =-etum him for tr:i.al here in Rockingham County. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Very t:ruly yours, James R. Sipe;; 11 Commonuq,:!alth s Attorney JRS/sfd ��s-t:a.temeni:enclosed RITCHIE, R:u,PH B . �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Ralph B Ritchie Subject The topic of the resource Statutory Burglary Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with statutory burglary Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1962 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_021_002 Ritchie https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_016_002_commonwealth-v-raymond-lee-eppard.pdf 2a92f863dd1039805d32e7373a7d8282 PDF Text Text S'fA': 1~ OF i IRG INI I\' to-wit: COU ,TTY OF ROC:GlTGHAi.:, IH Tir~ CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID The :'or the the Circuit bocly of upon the lr about the tain ,r!"lnd ju:"'ors Court oaths C?'7 the o~ 1tOc1 :inrham County, there beinP: i"'tent take Silas anc carry did. unlanfully er the ~rand J. August 01' C. jury Term, ::.n said Town of .._,lkton, house t•1ere·.,i th, situated r:oods and 1950, on or Count~, occupied a cer- in part store did or and c,::attels in there the outhouse in b1"'eak and buildinr: in o:' the said unlav1fully e.djoininr t>.e County enter not c.tforesaid, tho said storehouse night- .i.:,J.kton ~,, then and and feloniously to awa:r aGa~_ns t the peace steal, and take, This and array, Tal~aferro Troo 1950, a dwellinr the then 2.nd di (":'n:lty its RAY:!OITDL ;3 EPPARD, __ i.ber, .,.,,,y or others, being, in and nov1 attendinr; 0 and f elon:i.ously Gq at 1at ~ rl c/~ ne,,.-.r~/~a ·1 Cl0a·oip~ of Virginia, >ttiry '7'1 / C/4. an c--4j /,. (!. , , 1:J:;. y+Ch,.x.1.irr Go.:")a.n:7, said occupied unl ':'.\"/fully ti::.-:i.eriith in State L( and there or s2.id o-:: SeDt buildin-::; ~Jlkton thereto of day k then County of the do present 14th store by the the COUNTY: the steal curry C01 JY1onwec.l th. indictment :ash, and is found a ,:i tncss to hive evidence. s:10rn l·pon the ::..n Court tcst::mony and sent of before /7 �CQT,fi,Tmn!EAL'l'H v. 'l1erm, C3 'r~ lNDICTLIElfT Hash 1950 RAYl\IONDL a;E EPPLRD August bill: FELOHY A true J.C. VJITN.;}:SSES: Trpr. George D. Conrad Commonwealth's Attorney ~·; �CT 1950 Docket No·----~-~-~AA ~ 2 COMMONWEALTH b 7 of VIRGINIA ) ) Felony ) vs. RAYMOND LEE EPPARD (hb) I '7 10 I/ / '-V _H_a_rr--"y_B_l_a_t_t ___ Own ( ) d. ~----P· Appointed ( x) +950 Sept. 29. 10/rvj.J'V Return of Grand Jury ~ o/- ~ ,....v, -:y. 8/168. - M, _ ~ rz;- ~ e ~-~ -~~ ~ /2:---~~~ - -17- -- - -- • 7 ---~ /7¥ CIRCUIT COURTOF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA. ��---·-Comp. Form -- --""-- -·----.., --··· -- 18-A ST ATE OF VIRGINIA No ______ To-Wit: _ R ocld ngb am COUNTY OF TO ANY SHERIFF J. Whereas, OR POLICE OFFICER: c. Hash, State rrraape..,... has this day made complaint and infonnation on oath before me, __ ...,J'---".,___C ........ ~S~1~rr ..... au.r-t ......... z..,.,~C~J ......... e.... r.... k___.._o .... :f~--<Namc) ___ tu.h~e'-T,.._rJ.......!.i.JCaLJ.,__..t..itic..i..J.._.JS.,_t.u...:.i...,_c .... ec...._.,_..Cc..1.0.LJJ_,_1r.c;..J..t.__ __ of the said County, thatL.. __ ....JRu..Lala-..l:ym'-'-'-"o.........,n..,_d..__Tu1 ..... e..... e~---- (Titlc) did on the break 7 4th ancl enter rrown of with the in Elkton, ta Silas take the occ1rni intent proper..t+-o..f.. unl avl.fJJ.lly ~S=e_,.,p~t~e=:m=-b=-=e~r ____ _,, 19--5.Q_: Unlawfully day of__ njght-tirce ed in camri1t steaJ part b::r the Ja..,.-.ce:ny, 'i1a]iaferro 1 a certain and and ca:rry v, and stare v.1 ktan hro away ar;a inst ani mis] y: in tbe CJ ermi :ng Company, of found the fel buiJdin~ Dry psi.rs :S. Bsteman and socks, the-r,ein pe8 ~e and the did dignity of the Commonwealth. These are, therefore, to command you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the Trial Justice Court of the said County, the body (bodies) of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you arc also directed to summon ---·-------------- color ____ Address ---------------□ ------------------ color ____ Address ----------------- color ____ Address ---------------□ ----------------- color ____ Address ---------------□ ----------------- color ____ Address ---------------□ ---------------□ as witnesses. , 19-~ __ Given under my hand and seal, this ( Seal) u~fficcr) �-· STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY I, _____________________ OF-------------·----~ a , ___ __ _.,__ ......... ,.._ ___ _, to-wit: Trial Justice Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, State of Virginia, do certify that -------------------------------~-------------------------and ------------------------~ to the Commonwealth .,,.________ be rendered, as his sureL-----, of Virginia yet upon this condition: _ themselves indebted in the sum of Dollars ), to be made and levied of their respective of _______ have this day each acknowledged goods and chattels, lands, and tenements That the said-----------------~ ------------ County, to the use of the Commonwealth shall appear before the . Circui_t Tnal Justice day of ____________ on the to Court -, 19--, at -----M., at -----------~---,, Virginia, and at any time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court thereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the charge in this warrant, to answer for the offense with which he is charged, and shall not rlepart thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain in full force and effect until the charR"e is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court; and upon the further condition that ti1c said -------------------from the date hereof. shall ke,•p the peace and be of good behavior Given under my hand, this _______ ~ day of _______________ 19__ for a period of ________ days _ T. J., J.P. ,J ~ ~ . 0 >-l ~E • ~ "" ' ~ c+ ~} s1 CD El ~' \ i ~ (") 0 'Tl 5· (1) >-l 0 E. >-l 0 E. n 0 .... 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"0.. ::, f-+, ~ ~ ~ ~ >< f-'• C'l I-'· 11> (D ~ ~ ~ti • tTl "ns. < O.CD" <DlllCl>'i<> \ ~, ffl~ • N N ~ ... ffl ~ CD 1~ f...J::lOH.,CD~ 'O c+ (D \Jl. ~ f-'• ::s f-'• o::soo.en~ ~ 1) ...._,::,- 0"00 f-'· 'i () ~ b ~ CD ::S f...JO. 0.. c+ •o :C b ~ ::,'Ill Cf.I CD J (") w 1-"'.l ::r 11> G- >-l .... () 0 j (/) 1-"'.l 0 :!: C: l1Q g ~::;.- 0 ::, (/) [ '--4::;· En ;;· 11> ::, ~- ; 11> ffl ffl ffl ~ () ~ (] C> "' ~ ........ ~ 1 n 0 ~ '- 1} () 0 0 " ~ - ".... n 0" l 0 n 0 " C: ;:i -"' "' "' "' ... (D l1Q C: ::, g 0.. ::, .;· (1) �This day came the attorney for the commonwealth, Raymond Lee Eppard, came in custody and by his attorney heretofore Whereupon, the attorney allow for appointed, Dry Cleaning Cleaners, granted 11 of the value and the summoned by the were examined ception; was handed maining twelve, a list W. G. Fries, T. H. Lowery, Hubert behalf ruled, accordingly. B. Boyers, Harley try and true on behalf heard and having received ment of counsel, verdict, and after the following Z. Mauck, foreman. accused be released i, 11 from expersons Rhodes, of the court the evidence Harry the the reW. Harman, Keplinger, jury, and were make between verdict Having heard said the render the evidence on by counsel, demurred the court which demurrer/ixx over- accused, on behalf to their came again jury, find by counsel, of the accused, of the court were sent We, the 11 Jno. Wayne Lohr, of the commonwealth, jurors persons, who , the aecused, some time they verdict: persons twenty L. S. Geil, at the bar and a true the instructions the twenty and free deliverance of the commonwealth, then facias, to constitute to the law and the evidence. And having was And from persons the names of said as aforesaid to which action the 11 which motion Z. Ivlaucl~, R. C. Bumgardner, and truly to such evidence respectively of venire and portion 11 the names of four F. Garber, commonwealth and the prisoner according Laundry for the commonwealth and the accused, namely: selected to well word than $50.00~, containing therefrom William Elkton in the latter the a writ struck Robert I to the name of and found duly qualified to the attorney Lewis A. Crider, swforn under by the court each alternately n· to corrected sheriff whereupon, after of less indictment county Harry Blatt. by changing and by inserting of the body of the indictment :i,,mxlix phrase of this namely, herein Company" therein Incorporated," sheriff the commonwealth moved the court him to amend the indictment "Elkton of the and the accused, and heard excepted. ::lrnE:xtruc the argu- room to consider into cou~t the accused their and returned not guilty. Whereupon, it is considered by the court that of his imprisonment/on this char_ije. , L- ~ I ~4".,,e {.AN~ 7°_,,, Wm. the 1 , , ,-._ ,,f ~ �t �COMMONWEALTH v. RAY!'.-10:ND LEE EPPARD If you find will the indictment, him guilty then you will in the penitentiary ten years, period or, hundred a period in your not exceeding indictment, value of less not guilty, you and fix his than fine of not less or by both ten such (10) than at confinement one nor more than in jail and a fine not of housebreaking him guilty of larceny as charged by confinement days nor more than than fine less in the punishment by confinement (12) months him guilty ~50.00 punisl1ment less his as charged for a exceeding ($500.00). but find than of not discretion, twelve dollars of housebreaking, say so and fix for If you do not find the Raymond Lee Eppard, say so and no more. If you find five accused, five therein, in jail twelve nor more than and imprisorunent. as charged of property then for of the you will say so a period (12} months, One Hundred in of not or by a Dollars ($100.00), ���~ I j I �1 I D--U. ~ &I ~ -, I~ ..., ,.. <> 1 u. ~ "i i1 ,, z. 1 ft) )> ~ f f'l ,, ✓ - "'J 'C" < \.._,I �,, '' �)ummons required under Sec. 120, Chap. 342 Acts of 1932 DEPA~TMENT OF STATE A 123299 ~ POLICE 19__ M ppear before: .,,,......,,_~"----~---~---~--on-+-~~~-~~ to answer for Violating the Motor Vehicle Lawsof Virginia, ta wit: Improper D ,B~! A. Defendant Oper. or Chauf. Lie. No. Sec. 120 Chap. 342, Acts 1932. Failure to comply with this summons constitutes a separate offense. Reckless -~-o'clock M __ Chauffeur License D D {Address) ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham You are hereby commanded County, Greeting: to summon .........J\~a ......Le.o ....T.ur.ne.r .............................................................. . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 10:00 o'clock, a. m., on the ..20.th.day oL .......................... Qc.t.aher ................................................ 19..50.. , to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth against .......................................................... . ................... ..................................... RAYM.OND...LEE ...EPPARD ..................................................................................... . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony «M~~M~<el": And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness,~...&OWi&.'1:-S.WJ.~Ck.J...Qt°-ow1.-i.1.i.d-Gou.5-rat day of... ...O.c.t.ob.er................. , 19.50. ...., and in the 174.t TNI!. SIUlVICE PllESS, HA.klllSONB1JllG• YA. the Court House, the ..12.th ..... �COMMONWEALTH v. ) Witness Subpoena RAYMOND LEE EPPARD To October 20, 1950 at 10 :OO a .m. �Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ............ r..QO.P.Qr.....J.,....O.., ..Ji.~.~h ........................................... . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, 0 al#.te o·clock, a. m., on the ......2.9.th.. ......day of. .... .........s.~.p.t:;.(,mJ.P~X'.................................... 19 .9..0. .., to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth before the GRAND JURY ...................... ................................... , .. in'.' .t ..........1~;,.. JQ.1; .... Lsl.e who stands charged with a felo1Y ..... ~.P.P.ar.o, ......................................................... . m-mtdn<W. And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, }:-R-oB£AF-Sw-IF'l:B+;-C-krk:-r,f-mer "'!ttid-€~err, at the Court Hottse, the .......2.9.th ...... day of. ...., .e...t.emb .. r. .....19 ..'.5.0,and in the .....17.4-_, . roftl ~~~~~--=e:-~~. THE SE.R.VlC.E PRES!!., HARlUSONBURG, VA. �C01m~onv✓ eal th v. Tia"Tffiond Lee Eppard To 29, 1950 00 A • : • 0entember at J(!) : ~/v-l<!t!- EXECUTED~-2f-.s"fN THE COUNTY 1!}i, ROCKINGHAMBY DELIV~¥NGA TRUE CO F THE WITHIN~ r(u.,,..- TO I �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon .............J.oe. .Kyg_er................................................................... . /q ..EJ.t :t.9g ..L?.w.::iq,r.Y........................................ . .................................................................................G to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at IO o'clock, a. m., on the2..9.tP.day of .........0.9.t.QP~:r., ....... 19 5.Q to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Defendant .................................................. in the proserntion of the Commonwealth against....................................... . ~.?-.~.<?.:q~ .. J•.~·~···~pp~:r.4 ................................................................... .. who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ~XooK And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the .....J:-.~.t;J1 ...... day of .....O.c.t.o.b.e.r., .......195.0..., and in thel.7. . the Com ealth. 1 .. ............................ , Clerk . . ... �~ Not iinOint place of abode, e=. ==·{'7) true copy of this ~-4 • -IL wr, ·- ..at his u•uol by delivering d!IVW;r•r- c;_ .i~ .,,{:YSJv~--- usual place of abof,{e/_,lJL.. ~ d: ~ -···-···• being a member of above a.ycJ~e~rs, and (jJ(J:faining tne purport therAr his family "' hAr. %8 ~ &/. ~) ~GV-<!~rz.-/2- �Harrisonburg, Memo for Clerk of T. 1950 J. Court: Kindly summons the following as witnesses for the Commonwealth Justice Cour;t on the Trial Date, ________________ Name of Witness Va.,__ __________ of Virginia in the case of 1950: ,, Address of Witness By___________________ Va. State Police Officer. _ I ��\ Vitness Subpoena Commonwealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded, J.C. in the name of the Commonwealth oE Virginia to a pp ear before the Trial in said County, on Police Jus ti ce 22nd day Officer, Court of sai cl County, sitting of _ a t___ =H~a=r-=n-=·'--=s'-'o'--=n=b=-u=r=-geJ-, _V-'-=i=r..cg,.,,i"-"m.=·=-'a=-------- __,,S"-'e4p,._,t,_,,e...,m.,..b.,_.e,..r __ , 19-50.-, at the hour of that day to give evidence in behalf of_-'-".ulJ-'-'!U.---------------------------- in the pending case of _C_o=m~' t~h~---------------------------------- Raymond Lee Eppard· 1-50-2111-l~arrison _ Hash, S.P. Oo E. Simmons,-Elkton V. to summon, __________ ofL_----'2._.;...1,,0.L.1.Q,L...,j,p~ .... ill..<d..__ ____ _ �() :) ;)< '-<. :::1 8 g ~ s (l) ' ' ([ C: t. c-, a ~- ~ {J) Trial Justice Court ----Docket No. 6188 A Com'th ~ t ( V. ( Witness Subpoena ( RaymondLee Eopard ,:. c-..... t. Cl (' C i To Sept. 22, 195@, at 2:00 P.M. �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: Yott are hereby commanded to summon ..........~ ...f. ~ ...J:3.:i..:r. ....................................................................... .. to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at IO o'clock, a. m., on theZ.Ot.hday of. .....O.. .to.be.r·, . .195.0 .. to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Defendant in the proseeittion of the Commonwealth against ....................................... ···············•··········· .. ················ .... ~~.Y ... 9.:P. ..... J:1.~~....~.) ... '{.~;r.d. ........................................................................ . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ~ And this you shall not omit under penalty of £ I 00. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the ... 9.t.r ............ day of .Q.C!.:t.<?.P4.-t,.......... 19.50, and in thel-75.t~ear of the Com~=: .... iflrtt1t£~~····· F ., Clerk ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to mmmon .......W.~ ....W•....:SJ.:r.d ...................................................................... . to appear before the Judge of the Cirrnit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the20.thday say in behalf of the Defendant o/ .....0.c.tober., ............. 19 50 to testify and the trnth to in the prosecution of the Commonwealth against....................................... . ........................................... ......Rc.:i,ymo.nq ..L.e.e...Eppar.d ...................................................................... . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony liimY~oX And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the ....1.9.th........ . day of ..0.G.t.O.P.~X'.., .......... 19 .. .50, and in thel75 he Commonweltlth . . .. ... ... ... . ..d.~ .., Clerk ��I / / I J I I I '- \ \ / �t1J-7A TRIAL JUSTICE COURT Criminal Docket N~ 6188 Com'th V. f>v'WAppearance date Trial Date 7 ..l't - ~-o f - 2.. 2.. -~~ A � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Raymond Lee Eppard Subject The topic of the resource House Breaking Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with house breaking Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1950 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_016_002 Eppard https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_021_008_commonwealth-v-robert-brine-harrington-jr-.pdf 7ae0245c5d94caf5bb2cb18d6ac9ad0a PDF Text Text '-f+-- l - ip 1~ 1 I , II + 11/yvj/:?J ~~ -n/c, /b ~ :,{;: \r_. �~ r t ± t �COMMONWEALTH vs. 11~ ,0'"-<-',,,_;e. /4/~d Vt- 1M, DESCRIPTION OF PRISONER Last known address __ 5=--}~J-"-,(_~--=-----=-=--------kJ_::._/ __ Height.-----./,,b-,.,._/__ Color Eyes,---"6=--- ~--==------=----=~-~C/'..__ ______ Hair ~ ~ (?--~ _____ Weight / _ £ Marks------------::--------------------Age ~ / Date of Trial Result __ Occupation 1~ ---L/-L-/-~;)_----=------~:)_------;-:--:=;::/:_:_9'___:6=--3-=-' ____________ ....::::::2,~L,f11?i~u..A/1~'_:___J;LL~;~z;~-~~,P=~~1~------------- ~ ' _ ��Docket No.,/.(; OCT 1963 OX COMMONWEALTH ~) of VIRGINIA ) Felony VS. (armed bank robbery) ) ROBERTBRINEHARRINGTON, JR. J ./ H_e_n_r~y~C_._C_l_a_r_k _________ Own (x ) Appointed 19 3 Oct. 21. Return ( ~P· d. ) of Grand Jury. 11/117 Oct. 21. Accused arraigned and plea of guilty entered; evidence heard, accused found guilty; imp. of sentence deferred and case referred to Prob. Off. for presentence report; accused remanded to jail. 11//~o Nov. 22. Report of Prob. Off. filed; punishment of accused fixed at five (5) years in State Pen. . 11/142 2--- CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA. �,. ;>< .. -< _, .. 0 z z z"' _o _< .... 0 0 ... "' I.,, " r > "' -"' .,, > �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff You are hereby commanded of Rockingham County, Greeting: to summon----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------Miss Frances Eaton ________________________ Grottoes ,___________ Virginia ---------------------------------------------------------------------------' ----------------------------------------------_______________________________________ S_he.:r_i_ff ___ A_~___ L_, ___ $_tx:awderm_an --------------------· __________________________________________________________________ _ _______________________________________ Dep-uty---&her-i_ff ___ G.---M.--Jli-lcox-------------------------------------------------------------------------------_______________________________________ :1_:?~_p_~~-Y.---~-~~~JJf __~~----A-• ____ ~_PJ:t_~-~~-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------·- to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the 2._l_s_t __day of ____ Qc_tob_er. ___________ , 19_6_3__, to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth before the Grand Jury, against-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------·· ---------------------------------------Robert __ Brine __ Harrington who stands charged withX1lUiximi~:foc a felony And this you shall not omit under penalty. Witness, burg, Virginia, JAMES R. SIPE, Commonwealth's _,___ Jr.--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~JmlQX. And have then and there this Writ. Attorney for Rockingham County and the City of Harrison- at the Court House, the_l1_t.b of _______ O_c:t_obe_r _________________________ , 19_6_3 __ , and in the of the Commonwealth. 18-Sth year �··tf/y '-'~"I rn {(-).:- /C/..··· ..~; ..,...-.lt"I a:r N'!O., """-.:n'v~;,,;-,..,,,~lriuA' ~cvUTcu~~-~~L.~ NrK. '-'VU1'1f1JI, ~U'-"li~un t6 ,.;1 BYDEUVffilNO'A TRUECOPY"OFJHF WITHIN.' .;...~ JO..... ,.,..->-'ii -~---~-. _,£./--- ---~·--' .. ·•·· • £::..?~ .....,.... ... ,... --«-=.X... . ...•·-·-----· --- •.-=----,......,,,,_--vL ST;;?i;;~~:~:;~: --?f--:£-----·::~:~·:::~~ �COUNTY COURT Criminal A Docket Commonwealth V. 3.ohert r.,.,..r-i . ·~ - n'"ton Defendant Appearance Date 9-23- ;3 Trial Date - 1,.,-11-63 , . Jr ��COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In The Circuit Court of Rockingham County, The Grand Jurors October of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and for the body of the County of Rockingham, Circuit Robert Court of the said Brine in the Rockingham National a certain a certain in the Town of Grottoes, with the intent in violation of Section amended, against oaths and feloniously, .22 rifle, banking Bank of Harrisonburg, the daytime, now attending upon their unlawfully did enter in the present that on the 23rd day of September, weapon, to-wit, ammunition, located Jr., County aforesaid, with a deadly ball County, Harrington, Term, 1963 Grottoes Rockingham County, to commit larceny 18.1-90 while loaded house, 1963, armed with being The Branch, Virginia, in of money therefrom, of the 1950 Code of Virginia, the peace and dignity as of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the evidence Strawderman, Spitzer, Deputy Sheriff witnesses to give evidence. of Miss Frances Eaton, Sheriff G~ M. Wilcox and Deputy Sheriff sworn in open court and sent A. L. W. A. to the Grand Jury �INDICTMENT James R. Sipe Commonwealth's ')j Attorney A TRUEBILL ~ ROBERTBRINE HARRINGTON, JR. v. COMMONWEALTH armed bank robbery �PRE-SENTENCJ:c REPORT Staunton, Virginia November 20, 1963 l{.M'IS: Robert Brine .ADD3SS: Harrington, L92 S. 1'r.asonStreet, Harrisonburg, Virginia AGF: 21 (Born 5-20-42) S~X: Male RACE: ~{hite Jr . MARITALSTATl'S: Single PO. OF DEPENDENTS:None 0FF'<rSE: Robbery by Force DEliENSEATT0t1.NEY:Mr. Henry Clark (Emol0yed) C01~10N''EALTHATTORNEY:Mr. James R. Sipe COURTACTION: -iobert Brine Harrington, Jr. ppeared in the Rock· gham County Circ 1.ri.t Court on October 21, 1963, with the Honorable Hamilton Haas presidin~. The defendant was indicted on a charge of Robbery by Force and though the advice of his employed attorney, Mr. Henry Clark, he entered a plea of guilty to the indictment. The Court found the defendant guilty as charged in the indictment, but withheld imposition of sentence until a Pre-Sentence Report could be presented which was reouested by his defense counsel. The subject was remanded to the Rockingham County Jail to a1ait the present2tion of a Pre-Sentence Report. This man has been in custody since his arrest on September 23, 1963. OFFENSE: The subject is char~nd by an indictment that he did on September 23, 1963, while armed with a deadly weapon, to-wit: a .22 caliher rifle, loaded with ball ammunition, enter the '1.ockingham Hational Eank of Harrisonburg, Grottoes Branch, with the int8nt to coill"""it larceny of money therefrom, in Violation of Section 18.1-90 of the 1950 Code of Virginia. The victim of this offense is the Rockingham National Bank, Grottoes Branch, and the Codefendants are .Roger Lowe, Jr. and James Miklos. According to the subje t, he met his codefendants at Susie's Lunch in Harrisonburg in the evening of Sunday, September ?2. The subject stated he had been drinking that day and had gone into this restaurant to answer a call of nature. He further stated that while in the restaurant he stopped and talked with Codefendants Lowe and Miklos. The subject reported he started drinking beer with Lowe and hiklos and a short time later Codefendant Miklos mentioned. the possibility of the bank robbery. tlarrington reported that they went to several different restaurants that night, continuAd to drink beer and mentioned they also drove around some that night, but he was unable to ·ive a full account as to what they actually did. The subject mentioned that they drove to the Grottoes Area on MondayYorning with the intentions of robbing the bank right after it opPned. However, when they first got to the bank, they did not enter it due to customers being inside. He further mentioned that they drove around the Grottoes Area, stopped at a restaurant, drank a couple beers, fixed a flat tire and returned to the bank at aoproximately 10:50 a.m. The subject stated Lowe was driving the car and he parked the vehicle at the bank's entrance, after which he and Lowe entered the bank. ~ihile Lowe was inquiring about an auto loan, Codefendant Miklos entered the bank with a .22 caliber ri~le. 0 ��;:,.E: Robert Brine Har in ton, Jr. Page 2 . . . . . . . . . The s 'bj ect stated that they did not wear masks and that after the money was turned over to them, the three female bank employees were locked behind an iron gate in the bank vault; however, the vault door was not closed. The subject stated that he and his codefendants then left the bank and were apprehended approximately one-half hour later in the Montevideo Area. 1 The bank employees indicated that money in the amount of ~6,210.00 was taken from one of the bank drawers and all of this money was recovered except .''208.S0, which was covered by insurance. They reported that there were no customers present at the time of the robbery and no one was injured or mistreated physically. The subject indicated he did not know ihy he became involved in this offense, but mentioned he had been drinking fairly regularly since S nday mornin, and had consumed e~ough alcohol to be un&ble to think properly and thus became involved in the offense. PRIOR R-i.:CORD: Harrington reported no prior record and none was found. F!u:II..Y HISTORY: Robert Brine Harrington, Jr., white, single male, age 21, was born on Fay 20, 1942, in Iowa City, Iowa. He is tre oldest of eight children born to Robert B. Harrington, Sr. and Margaret Love Harrinpton. The parents stated they were married on July 14, 1941, at Tuscola, Illinois. The subjec I s father, Robert B. Harrington, Sr., age 52, stated he was born on May 18, 1911, at East Oran e, New Jersey, and presently resides t 492 South Mason Street, Harrisonbu g, Virginia. This man further stated he completed high school and one semester of college. He stated he enjoys good health and is presently employed as an advertising salesman for WSIGRadio Station in Mt. Jackson, Virginia. He is also a salesman for the Blaine Smith Aluminum Siding Corporation and is also a qualified travel agent for the R. loring Cover Travel Agency. The subject's father is a member of the Catholic Church and reported having no police record. Several members of the community were contacted and they indicated the subject's father was very authoritative and was overly dominant towards his children. They further advised that this overly authoritative approach had possibly caused some friction within the immediate family. The subject I s mother, Margaret Love Harrington, age 44, stated she was born on May 19, 1919, at Iowa City, Iowa, and she presently resides at 492 South Mason Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia. According to Mr. Harrington, his wife completed high school and is a graduate of the University of Iowa. Her main work experience has been that of a housewife, Vrs. Harrington indicated she enjoyed good health, is a member of the Catholic Church and she reported no police record. The subje has the following siblings: Mary Love 11Hoddy11 Ha rington, age 19, is a sophomore at l·,adison College, is presently living with her parents; however, this girl has attended colle eat Santa Rosa, California, and is planning to return to college in California after this semester at Madison. It was reported that some of her relatives in California are helping to pay her co lege expenses. ��RE: Robert Brine Barrington, Jr. . . . . Page 3 . . . . . . . . . Steven GeorRe H rrington, Susan Ann Harrington, James Harrington, Catherine age age 12, Jane Harrington, age 17, is a junior at Harrisonburg High School and lives with his parents. 15, is a sophomore at Harrisonburg High School and lives with her parents. is in the 6th ~rade at the Spottswood Elementary School and lives with his parents. age 10, is in the 5th gr de at the Spottswood Elementary School and she resid s vith her parents. child reportedly died of double pneumonia when she was 15 months of age. age S, resides with his parents and is in kinder~arten at the Spottswood E:lementary School. 0 Margaret Harrington Thomas Francis - this Harrington, HOMEAND NEIGHBORHOOD: At the time of the offense, the subject the Fire S ation on NewmanAvenue. The mately one month and h d not been livin sug esting he leave, reportedly because intoxicated condition. was renting a room in a roomine house just above subje t reported he had been livin there approxiwith his parents for sometime due to their of his excessive drinking and coming home in an The subject 1 s parents ovm a seven-room, frame house at L92 South Mason Street in Harrisonburg which appeared to be in a fair state of repair and adequate :for the family's needs. EDUCATION: Harrington completed the 9th grade at the Harrisonburg Hiqh School and quit school when he was sixteen beca se he became uninterested. The subject stated hews at that time living b himself in Harrisonburg and he auit school when he became of age to be allowed to leave school. School records indicate that he withdrew from school on 0pril 18, 1959, and at the time he withdrew from school, his average grade was "D". The subject was given the Hemmen-Nelson Mental Ability Test on March 10, 1951:l, and this indicated a total I.Q. of 106. Teachers' comments indicated that the subject was honest and was no disciplinary or behavior problem in school. However, they did indicate he did not apply himself and could have made better grades if he tried. The subject stated he completed his high school training the G. ~. D. Test while he was in the Marine Corps. while in Service and he took INTSRESTSANDACTIVITIBS: The defendant indicated drinking. He indicated he enjo s sports, dates occasionally no other leisure-time activities. and advised that he enjoys RELIGION: Harrington is a member of the C tholic for sometime. Church, but indicated he has not attended re ularly ��RE: Robert Brine Harrington, Page Jr. 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . HEALTH: The subject is approximately 6 1 tall, weighs 150 lbs., has a fair complexion, blue eyes and dark bro~m hair. The subject stated he has a birthmark on his chest. According to the subject's parents and medical information, the subject had pyloric spasms shortly after his birth and as a result he was W1able to receivP proper nourishment and was a feedinf problem. As a result of these spasms, he could not digest his food properly and this resulted in his being W1dernourished, W1derweight, etc. It was reported that the subject has also had serious throat infections and acute nephritis. The subject's parents indicated that he has had poor eyesight, has been W1derweio-ht and was often unable to participate in sports, etc. due to his being unco-ordinatcd and matters of this nature. The subject admitted smoking and drinking, but denied the use of narcotics. In talking i.th the subject, he indicated remorse for the offense, was cooperative in supplying information and was found to be truthful. MILITARYHISTORY: Harrington enlisted in the Marine Corps and entered the Service on May 22, 1959. He was given a Discharge Under Honorable Conditions on April 16, 1963. He was a Private First Class at the time of his discharge. The subject stated he was given one Summary Court-Nartial in September 1961 for breaking restrictions for which he received 30 days of hard labor with no confinement and a ~50.00 fine. He admitted being involved in a couple of fights while in the Marine Corps, but was not court-martialled for these fights. ~~HPLOYMENT: Social Security No. 229-52-1728 The subject has a limited employment record due to his age and having spent sometime in Military Service. After the subject's discharge from Military Service, he became employed by the Nielsen Construction Comuany as a laborer and was employed by this firm from r~ay 20, 1963, to August 16, 1963. After leaving the ~ielsen Construction Company, the subject became employed by Ir. Roy Linhoss as a laborer for a brick mason and was employed there earning ~1.25 per hour at the time of the offense. The subject reported he was employed as an usher at the Virginia entering the M:ilitary Service. Theatre prior to In talking with the subject 1 s employe s, they indicated that the subject was a good worker, was mannerly and polite, was no problem and appeared to have a sincere desire to work and worked willingly. They indicated they were surprised to hear of the subject being involved in this offense. subject reported of clothing. ~h~ no sizeable debt~ and no resources other than personal articles ��RE: Robert Brine Harrington, Page Jr. 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . SU1'1MARY: A number of people were contacted during the course of this investigation. In talking with these people, they indicated very little community sentiment and from talking with these people and the subject I s parents, they indicated that the subject II got off to a bad start" soon after he was born due to his bein sick, etc. The parents advised that the subject was somewhat underdeveloped and the children his age often picked on him when he was younger. They indicated this occurred until the subject became old enough to "fight back:11, which he did. The subject's parents also advised that he had the sincere desire to join the Marine Corps ever since he was old enough to know anything about the Marines. They mentioned that he was able to enlist in the Marine Corps and soon after finishing his basic training was shipped to Guantanaino Bay, Cuba, where he spent the majority of his time while in Service. The subject indicated he was then disappointed in the Marine Corps and he did not think it was as 11glamorous 11 and exciting as he thought it would be. The subject's parents also advised that he has not set any goals in life, appeared to have very poor interests and activities, drinks excessively on occasions and appeared to be easily led. In talking with some of the subject 1 s friends, they indicated he always appeared to have the need to 11prove that he was a man11 and further indicated that he was easily led. In talking with the subject, he mentioned that he and his father did not get along well together and he stated that he rebelled against his father's domineering manner. The subject stated that he has lived with some of his relatives and usually got along much better with them than he did at home because he and his father could not get along in a satisfactory manner. PLAN: If and when the subject is released from custody, his parents have offered him a home and it is also possible that he could live with some of his relatives. Employment would have to be secured. Respectfully yours, V. Leroy Harsh Probation and Parole Officer VLH/aer �• I �I, under Section Robert Brine Harrington, Jr., of my right as amended, to a having been advised 19.1-163.1 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, preliminary hearing upon the ques,tion of whether there is reasonable ground to believe that I comaaitted the within charge of ... - ________ _ armepbank robbery , do hereby voluntarily waive said preliminary hearing this 30th day of Septe~ber , 1963. ~~ ��Comp. Form 18 l STATE OF VIRGINIA ~ OF r Harrisonburg No. _____ To-Wit: _ City TO ANY SHERIFF OR POLICE OFFICER: James R. Sipe Whereas, John G. Leake has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, -:--:---,-------------------- City Justice of ThePeace (Name) of the said CoomJt tha,._ ______________ _ (Title) Ro ert 2 3 rd did on the while armed with Brine Harrington, did enter a certain banking to-wit: house, a .?2 rifle to-wit: ·with intent Jr. ______ in tmarod County and feloni 19__6 3 : U n 1aw fu 11y day of-------=----------, September a deadly weapon, Rockingham Branch, in the daytime, section 18.1-90 of the 1950 Code of Virginia dignity of the loaded with ball The Rockingham National to comr.iit larceny ammunition, Bank Grottoes of money, in v:Lolation as .mended, against ~usly, of the peace and Cormnonwealth of Virginia Thes~ are. therefore, to command you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the RockinPhaJJ. County Court of t~d, County, the body (~) of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and to be furthP.r dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon: color Address ----------------1□ color ____ Address ---□ color ____ Address ---------------□ color Address ----------------□ color ____ Address -------------□ as witnesses. Given under my hand and seal, this 23rd day of____ S_c_p,"lt_em----,b."le'-r ____ -J... __ ¼27.~ (Seal) �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF to-wit: I, __________________ _ a Judge of the County Court Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, State of Virginia, do certify that and --------------------------, to the Commonwealth ($ ________ ), as his suret _____ of Virginia , have this day each acknowledged Dollars in the sum oi ------------------·------------------- to be made and levied of their respective goods and chattels, be rendered, yet upon this condition: themselves indebted That the said ______________ of lands, and tenement~ _ County, on the ____ ----, to the use of the Commonwealth to Circuit Court shall appear before the County day of ______________ _ 19___ ~ at ------M., at ________________ ,Virginia, and at any time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court thereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the charge in this warrant, to answer for the offense with which he is charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain in full force and effect until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court; and upon the further condition that days the said -,--------------------shall keep the peace and be of good behavior for a period of ___________ from the date hereof. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Robert Brine Harrington Jr. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Armed Bank Robbery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony armed bank robbery Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1963 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_021_008 Harrington https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_014_013_commonwealth-v-robert-carrier-jr-.pdf aa403b0852e3852961c4db458fe55add PDF Text Text Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To~wit: to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, Virginia rendered, lands and tenements, and they each severally waived their homestead for the use of the Commonwealth exemption of to their recognizance; yet upon this condition: That if the said_ ----------~~~----shall :t,?/l~~" 4 @i, • Gaoo.. 1 f R k· h ~Za~ personally appear before the C _ ~- h at C h ::i:??;;: f "d C _o , .. _ h ounty: on t : :::: __: :::- 19 ____, and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection and thete answ« the Commonwealth of Vitginia conmning a cectain __-~ a~ d :: _a'. or further heard, and before with the said charge, and then -_-_____-,- ________ ___________________________________ whereof the said~~-~--stands charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full ��Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To-wit: to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, Virginia rendered, lands and tenements, and they each severally waived their homestead for the use of the Commonwealth exemption of to their recognizance; yet upon this condition: ~/ __________________________________ shall personally appear before the That if the said_ tre~-em;i:Pt:of of the._ 19_ _ nd affufh R;ki::am County, ot the Cou<thouse of s~ounty, .-ff_--'!______ T e,m thmof, other tt.~ o!;f;.,,_es(J~1.f:the any court or judge hereafter having or holding and there answer the Commonwealth L-l- ___ a,y being the ___ on the __/_~ of_-~ proceedings may be continued any proceedings in connection of Virginia concerning ___day _______, or further heard, and before with the said charge, and then a certain _ , ___________________________________ whereof the said~----- _ -~--~~- ___ stands charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full A' force and effect. ITNESS WHEREOF, ----------------, I hereunto 19_'f_~ affix my signature this ____ j_ ___________ day oL ___________________ _ �.. �DISTRICT12 PRE-SENTENCE REPORT Staunton., Virginia April 7, 1947 Name: Robert W. Carrier Citizenship: Address: Martial Status: Age: 27 Effinger Street Harrisonburg, Virginia 25 Dependents: Offense: Race: Sex: OFFENSE:: .American Married Two Statutory Rape White Male Saturday night, March 31., 1946, Robert vr. Carrier, with Carl Ellis (J:ilnmy) Brooks, then a parolee in Harrisonburg, were riding around Harrisonburg in a car owned by Carrier. Brooks spotted a girl on the street who was accompanied by a little boy and started a conversation with her. Following this the girl and the little boy got into Carrier's car a.nd Carrier drove them ho>~eto Englewood Farra located outside of Harrisonburg in the direction of Madison College. Following this they returned down a street in Harrisonburg searching for the girl's (Agnes Dickerson) brother-in-law. They found him on the street and he appeared to be angry over the fact that the girl was accompanied by Carrier and Brooks and a slight argument followed during which the girl I s little nephew got out of the car and Brooks and Carrier drove off with the Dickerson girl. The girl was reputed to have said, 11The hell with them, go ahead." Following this the trio rode around for a while and eventually rode down the Elkton Pike. According to Carrier the girl was by this time making improper passes at both boys a.nd this resulted in the offense being committed against her. Later they returned to Harrisonburg and they all three attended a movie. Follovrlng this Carrier states • he parked near 'WatermanSchool md another offense against the girl was committed. They then drove to Cap's Diner arrl carrier states he entered the diner while the Dickerson girl and Brooks remained in his car. The subject's wife, mother and sister, happened to pass his car and found Brooks and the girl in it. An Argwnent between the Carrier women and the Dickerson girl ensued and finally the police were called. 'Ille subject's wife and mother went to the police station with the Dickerson girl and placed charges against her. Carrier and Brooks rode around a while longer and Carrier let Brooks out, picked up Wallace Kingston and these two drove to Alexandria. He admits being worried about the situation at this time and he did not wish to return home until the situation had settled down considerably. 'Ille following day he went fishing in Alexandria and returned to Harrisonburg in the late hours of the next night. The following Monday morning Carrier states he vrent to the Harrisonburg Police Station a1 d told Chief Keene about the events of the preceeding Saturday night. He was bonded following this and is still under bond. On ��-2- PRIOR RECORD: FAMILY HISTORY: Probation 1-26-34 Larceny 4-S-35 Delinquent 8-19-35 Petty Larceny Committed to the State Board of Public Welfare 1-30-36 Escape Returned to Richmond 8-28-39 Grand Larceny Committed to the State Board of Public Welfare 2-24-41 Assault and Battery &Jdays 6-20-42 Deserted from U.S. Army Released to the Military Police 3-13-43 Deserted from u. s. Army Released to the Militar-,r Police Juvenile Probation in jail. The subject is a member of a native Harrisonburg family, his father having lived there all of his life and his mother having lived there since eleven years of age. The family consists of: Robert Carrier, father Nellie F. Carrier, James E. Carrier, mother 49 years 27 Effinger Street, Harrisonburg, Va. 45 years 27 Effinger Street, Harrisonburg, Va. oldest brother, ~~Robert W. Carrier, subject Mary Jane Carper, sister Luther Carper, brother-in-luw20 Charles L. Carrier, Norma T. Carrier, 26 years 27 Effinger Street, Harrisonburg, Va. 22 years 27 Effinger Street, Harrisonburg, Va. years 27 Effinger Street, Harrisonburg, Va. CampKilmer, New Jersey 18 years 27 Effinger Street, Harrisonburg, 20 months 27 Effinger Street, Harrisonburg., Va. daughter 9 months 27 Effinger Street, Harrisonburg, wife Joan Reeder Carrier, CB.!~p O'Donnell Jap Prison Camp, Phillipines 20 years brother Ronald Wayne Carrier, deceased, son Va. Va. HOBE& NEIGHBORHOOD: The subject's present ho.r:ieis a large frame house which shows signs of a fair amount of upkeep but is located in a poor section of the city. The street on vrhich they live a few blocks north houses both white and colored and the Carrier home is located in the midst of the section in which there are both dwellings a...'1dbusiness establishments. Prior to this they lived for a period of about three years just across the street from their present location near the large flour mill. Their other residences in Harrisonburg before have been on Gay street and Rock Street. It appears that the family has always lived in the northend section which is only a fair neighborhood. ��-3- EDUCATION: Carrier, according Public Schools. to his statement, finished RELIGION: The subject is a member of the United Brethren infrequently. INTERESTS As He to for AND ACTIVITIES: HEALTH: the fifth grade in the Harrisonburg Church but attends quite a young boy the subject played ball and he did and still does enjoy sw:imming. has spent some time hunting and fishing. Carrier's interests now appear 'oo doing household chores, checking his trucking equipment and generally caring his family. As nearly as can be learned, the subject has two children that are enjoying excellent health and have never been bothered other than by the usual childhood diseases. It is understood that Mrs. Carrier is not particularly well and probably needs an operation. Septernber 30, 1940, to November 4, 1944, United States rmy. This ma.n's Army E!.1:PLOYMENT: service record is poor and he is the holder of a blue discharge or discharge without honor. From the first of November, 1944, to February, 1945, Carrier drove a truck for Menefee I s Coal Company in Harrisonburg. From February, 1945 to May, 1945, he was a truck driver for Gordon and ?awley in Broadway. There followed a period in which the subject did not do anything very definite. He held a few odd jobs including one with Mr. Leon Hersh at the Cement Block Plant and during this period was a member of the 11Fifty-Two 1\venty Club 11• In June, 1946 he went to work as a truck driver for Houff, Weyers Cave and has been working there regularly since that time. RESOURCES: This man has no resources SUM::iARY: with the exception of about ~150 in personal property. Robert Carrier readily admits the offense with which he is charged. In his story of the offense he is inclined to imply that the girl involved in the case was largely at fault, however, it appears to the reporting officer that the responsibility is largely Carriers. This man has considerable record, mainly as a juvenile and has twice been committed to the State Board of Public Welfare from which he escaped once. In addition to his juvenile record he served sixty days jail sentence for assault and battery and was twice arrested for being deserted from the U. s. Army•. His Army service record is particularly poor. The subject and all of his brothers and sisters Viere born in Harrisonburg and their parents are natives of Harrisonburg and have lived all of their life in the Northend section, which is only a fair neighborhood. Carrier attended public school in Harrisonburg through the fifth grade. He is a member of the United Brethren Church but at this time he admits little interest in religious matters. His main interests and activities at this time center around his frunily and doing odd jobs at home. In addition to this he attends movies and does some hunting and fishing. He and his family have no health problems at the present tirr~ vr.i..ththe exception of his wife who needs an operation. The subject's employinent record has been good and steady for the past eight or nine months and prior to this he was noted to have changed jobs frequently since his release from the Army. This man has no resources ,Ti.th the exception of about ~lS0.00 of personal property. ��-4- PLAN: The situation, as it appears, is not good. This man has a rather extensive prior record in addition to a poor milita.rJ service record. In view of reports received to the effect that since his arrest on the current offense the subject's behavior has been above reproach, the officer believes that with certain changes in the present family set up, this case can be handled on probation, a situation which is desirable from ma.~y angles, the least of which would be to allow this man's family to remain economically independent. In the first place, it is recommended that Carrier and his wife and family move out of his father's home, 27 Effinger Street, a home which is now occupied by three families, and establish a residence of their own. Secondly, it is recommended that Carrier work out a plan for reporting to the probation officer with regularity and a plan which would enable the officer to locate him regularly and check his activities if he is to continue his employment as a truck driver. Under these circumstances the reporting officer believes that the case will be workable on probation and would like an opportunity to work vri th this man. ~"::r~; Pr~~t1on HBJr:mlg SOURCES: Robert E. Carrier Nellie F. Carrier Members of the Harrisonburg Police Department Harrisonburg and Rockingha.in County Court Records and Parole Officer ��PROBATION ANO PAROLE DISTRICT 12 ROOM I, LAW BUILDING STAUNTON, VIRGINIA OFFICE September 26, 1947 Honorable w. V. Ford Judge of Rockingham Circuit Harrisonburg, Virginia Court RE: Robert Carrier Dear Judge Ford: This is a supplement to the report given you on the above named subject April 7, 1947. The records in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County were checked and no new offenses were found for the subject in the intervening time. Inquiry was also made about his conduct on the road and as nearly as could be learned this has been satisfactory. Carrier's family history remains about the same as it was at the ti.me of the April report. He continues to-live with his father and mother in an eight-room house at 27 Effinger Street. This home houses several families and three small children. After careful consideration the officer's viewpoint on the subject's residence in this home has changed slightly. It may be possible that his extremely young wife may be better off with the help of her motherin-law in caring for his two small children. This is certainly true if carrier is going to continue his occupation as truck driver and continue to get home only about twice a week. The subject's interests and activities have remained about the same as was stated in the last report. He spends his spare time at home sleeping and occasionally takes his wife out to a movie. His main interest seems to be in trucking. The family has experienced some health problems since the April report. About the middle of July Rita Joan, fifteen-month-old daughter, was hospitalized for two weeks after she drank some furniture polish. It is said that this left her in a weakened condition and she developed double pneumonia. A short while after she left the hospital carrier's wife spent several days there. In addition Carrier was sick about a week with yellow jaundice. TD.is has left carrier's financial state in a rather bad strait. At the time he owes doctor bills, hospital bills, and his lawyer. He has nothing saved but has purchased most of the furniture necessary to start housekeeping. His employment has been with the Houff Trucking Company since April. It is understood that he likes trucking and is interested in continuing his job as a truck driver. The subject has made some effort to obtain a house in which to move his family but it appears that he has not tried too hard. The officer feels that the present home situation would probably be satisfactory but in all probability he could not be supervised satisfactorily on probation if he continues his occupation of truck driver. I feel that ��RE: Robert Carrier September 26, 1947 Page - - 2 during the time since the offense Carrier has amply demonstrated he can behave himself in a satisfactory manner. He is considerably more valuable to his family working for them than if he were incarcerated. I believe the case would be workable on probation if Carrier wi.11 agree to change his employment and obtain a job in his home community. Respectfully yours, i~~r. Probation HBJr/a and Parole Officer ��Witness Subpoena Commonwealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, (xreeting: You are hereby commanded, Agnes Dickerson and in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia to summo.~--------- John Central E. Dickerson, c/o to appear before the Trial Justice Court of said County, sitting in said County, on 3rd day of~-~M=a=-y,___ ____ at Chemical Harrisonburg, , 19...4.Q_, at the hour of ,Coo Virginia. 2: 00 P.M. of that day to gi Ye evidence in behalf of__,.C'--'o..,.m ......... m..,_o,..,,n...._v .... i.... e..... aL.11...et ...... .uh ______________________ in the pending case of_C_o_.mm_o_n_w_e_a_l_t_h _____________________________ V. Carl Jimmy Brooks and Robert Carr· _ _ �Trial Justice Court ----'--'-- Docket No. 7674 Commonwealth ( V. ( \i\Titness Subpoena ( Carl Jirnmj Brooks and Robert Oarrier, Jr. To "Maye 3, 1946 at 2PM. �Report of Witnesses for the Commonwealth Month of_-=M=a.,,_,y.,___ ______ Whose mileage and attendance 19-----4..6.... were not collected by the Trial Justice before the end of said month. K. B WITNESSES Fel. Pro. or Misd. Days _c_o_m_._vs_._~R~o~b-=--=e=r~t~C~a~r~r~l~A~r-, __·~I~r~--------1-M-en,l~.d----1----1---1----l----l-5.,L3..,,,,45 1. Agnes Dickerson 1 ,50 .50 2. John E. Dickerson 1 .50 .50 3. 4. 5. l ,00 ��Agnes Dickenson born Oct. 6, 1931. 6 Arrest Warrant The Commonwealth of Virginia,} T 't • h am County, o-w1 R oc k 1ng To the Sheriff of Said County: Whereas, ____ J_o_hn __ E_._D_1_· _c_k_e_n_s_o_n _______________ of said County, has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, __ J~•_C~•_S_w_a-'-'--r_t~z~,~C--=l,_e,,...r_k----=-T-=c'-. ~J~•_C_o_u~r~t ____ _ T. J.or J.P. of the said County, that Robert C rri er 31st day of March , 19___!§_, in the said County, did unlawfully and feloniously by force of arms carnally know Agnes Dickenson, a female child _under the-age-9f ~i~teen years, against the peace and dignity of the ~omrnonwealth or V1rg1n1a on the These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before the Trial Justice of the said County, the body of the said ___________________ Robert Carrier __________________ to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. Given under my hand this __ 3_1_...cs_t ___ Memo. of Commonwealth {2 ;()~ Ne-H~~~~= _ _ Witnesses: Address �'"'., n 8 o..g 0 ~ ...... ;::;· ;:l ;:r-::l ;:r' n,:, OQ rt JUDGEMENT G) :t n, :, Trial Justice Court Criminal Docket No. 0.. -(1) rt::, Upon the hearing of the within charge, probable cause is found, is bound and the defendant over to the Grand Jury '"' 3 -< ;:r' :, "0.. 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Jail Fees $ ........................ - if!;:;; ~ [Pi Miles travelled by officer Miles carried prisoner Total mileage TrialJustice ;f n 3 ;:l :::r'o, ,..,., '"'-< Officer's Mileage -----············· C ~ ~ g. ., .;· :, 0.. 0.. n Ill ;:r' -< ., ·"' ;:;· -< n, rt: (ti;::::;: ('t) Commonwealth's Attorney Total, day of $ Trial Justice Fee Arrest this ½ ::i i:; E ,.., n, '-< -o,.., '"' 0:, 0 0 '"' g_-gg 0 OQ o' >-j C-< >-j 0 " '"' ;:;· n, rt 3 > -~ 0.. 0 a" '"' n, ::r: ., ;:r' n, Ill z G) n, ~~ a. ":, 0 ;,s; " ...., g. 'Cl 'Cl n, OQ 0 ;. <: ;;· n 0..n, ;:r--·'"' '"' $.. --------------·-·--· PJ: g.-<g.., ':-' ;Cl ::,:i ? Ill \ o..P--1-•rt: (ll :i C/l: n, OQ C • ;l'l§. 0 ':-' '11 5· "n, g_ ::r n, :::r'o..: <: 0 0.. rt ri 2. ~ ~ n, :, 0 - - - ~ ~ -< 3- 3 ~~~--rt: ::, n Fine 0.. ('t) >< n, 2-,o ::, O"Q -· n, a" a :::;.:. ,..... -· z>-j 0 ~ ~ ('t) ;:l Ill 0 rt ""1 ""'"'o ::, befme~ C ..0..3 ;3'rl g 3@ ~ ~-€.§..~ ::, :-l n, n, -·o/J":, 0 0 Robert Carrier 0 ;:;· ~8:. ,.,.::re ni ., 0.. g. 5· ~ Executed the within warrant by arresting and delivering the body of ► I n, o..;f ;:l ,.., ~oo..g;:r-0 Carrier '11 '"' e:.. P.."g rt~,; < ;i3 g z -< er"'~ "' .., ::, ::, ~ ::r~ E..:i:iol 0.. -('t) ""1 Ci) ::, 0 n, "' n, ('t) ,; rrl n, <: ;:r'O.. ti) >-j ► -< g g_g~ . VJ ...... g. :, ;:l., n,o...► "' :, 7to7'/: ~ C n, May 3, 1946 C ,.... ('t) 0 ;:r' 0 0 C ;:i ~ C 'Cl 0 0.. n is;:l 0 ~ ;. .,. £. '"' ,.., "' :, 0.. n, 0.. OQ 0 ...., ~ g. ::,:i n 0 0 :, n ., g: 5· 5· ~n, < ~ r- 5· n, is- OQ Ill ?. 5· 3 >-j n, ;:r' () 0 C g -< " rt .,,.., g. ;:r' n, "' ::,:i 0 n is- OQ ., 0.. ;:r' ~ n, ..3 VJ .; 0.. 0 ,.., g. ~ " 0 6.:. ;:l n, ft ...... 0 �Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ........................................................................................................... :: ;:::a:.:i:::,ea~:.:::g:h:.~.~/::l.. ~~ t~,#f~ •~: th'. ~~.~.k.~~...~~~~~..~~.~.se ..~:;t:f.o~ .. 1:~: 7-'; :o o~:~;7:~_;;;• '.o~ '": ~:~I/ th'. :;;;~~- who stands charged with a felony nH-.rttt-me, And this you shall not. omjJ und~r pen lt of £109,._~And have Jhen and there this Writ. . .1/7,l'.R.,,e~~ ,#. -~VE~ WPA.l~~.,c,;¥ ,S #7.721&1.l~Y ./ ,?P-...L/ Wti"~T SWITZER, of our said Court, at the Court House, the ......./ .../"f .... . 19.,f::_, .nd in t~.z?'·'&'"' doy of....................... ····f· c..__.,/~~~~, THE SERVJCE PUSS, HARRISONBURG, VA. of th, Commonw,.Jth, 43krk) �~ ch in perso ...---...·---·-----·_..----------------------·' the wd ~ ~ ;t .:::.,Xecuted. i-~ �Trial Justice Criminal Court Docket No. -N,'f Commonwealth vs. Robert A.W. Trial . - Held for Grand Jury ~ - �.. �IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA. Commonwealth On an indictment vs. Robert Carrier, for a felony (statutory rape) Jr. This day came ~the attorney for the commonwealth, and the accused, Robert Carri~f'h~f. to his re6\vha~~of~esuant and came also his attorneytJSam"P. Conrad and Charles A.Hammer,Jr cognizancerand thereupon, the accused, in person and by ID41mXX his counsel, withdrew and pleaded consent guilty Jr., and doth fix his guilty Carrier, that Jr., . ~"-~p / of three . he co doth find And it the costs ~ftcident in the penitentiary to hear the accused, and Robert contained, considered of the said of this the in the penitentiary is therefore to this with of a jury, in the indictment at confinement entered, proceeded the intervention of the charge years. heretofore and the court, the commonwealth recover he be confined atJ guilty the commonwealth, the court punishment a term of three the court ofnot without the evidence, Carrier, for for the case heard plea to the indictment; of the attorney and determine having his Robert prosecution, state by and that for the term /4 years at hard labor. ~owev~ fo rlas.ons a:gpearing t(}_ 1 1:-t,. rh .(,.,,, (' I "1fttd._ t u -n I (1"17 t, execution of said sentence is hereb suspended~ ~n:j·~~-=-ct1 ../ ~Ja.'.±alixEamilx±axrix upon the said Robert said suspension Carrier, Jr., '1.4 r· • of senten being e being conditioned . in all respects of good behavior/for & Of.ficer I requir said during \ the term of such suspension. I'- /. ��COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUUTYOF ROCKINGHAM,to-wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF SAID COUNTY: The grand for jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the body of the County of Rockingham, Circuit Court their oaths 31st of said do present day of March, years, to-wit, and feloniously ~ Dick~, that 1946, and upon one Agnes~. sixteen County, Robert in said ll1f-6"'k- Dick~, wealth then and there, ick~nd the grand ATTORNEY AT I.AW HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA Carrier, to-wit, Jr., County, with a female child and her, 1946, upon on or about force and arms, under the in the age of years, unlawfully the said Agnes .,l;. on the day and year aforesaid, unlawfully against term, the the peace and feloniously and dignity did car- of the Comm.on- of Virginia. This LAWRENCEH. HOOVER October did make an assault, know and abuse, a:nd now attending of the age of fourteen and in the County aforesaid, nally at its in and indictment w. J. jury is found upon the testimony Kean, witnesses to give evidence. of Agnes$, sworn in Court and sent before �Stat. Rap~ Indictment COMMONWEALTH v. ) 1/~6 tr~·' !J /lf"J, JR. vw, Term, 1946. ·~1£~rc ROBERT CARRIER, Jtelony: October Foreman ~-~ A True Bill: pi' Witnesses: 1: Agnes Dickenson .,,. 2. Wm. J. Kean v Attorney Lawrence H. Hoover Commonwealth's �#1994 eV ,._;. Fel. (stat. R03ER'r CARR12R, JR. (;J~ c~, Ct,, , /) J.& v Ct J, ,,4. )1 , I J rape) �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Robert Carrier Jr. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Statutory Rape Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony statutory rape Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1946 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_014_013 Jr. https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_015_004_commonewalth-v-robert-forest-neff-jr-.pdf 47ac644265c483bacb7c5b05ae657285 PDF Text Text II Commonwealth On an indictment vs. Robert Forest Neff, for a felony Robert Forest Ne~f, Jr., sons summoned by the sheriff persons whereupon, a list who each alternately persons, the remaining • Samuel S. Early, J. containing Saufeley and Ernest the jury, according the evidence as aforesaid by counsel, behalf at the bar and a true And the court ver- having heard the accused, introduced on of the commonwealth, which motion the court overruled, and of the court And the accused~~ introduce the accused, advised any evidence, his motion to strike motion the court to strike make the evidence to which action accused, deliverance of the commonwealth, thereupon moved the court Geo. N. to constitute try and true to the evidence. on behalf Avis Cook, Roy C. Henkle, selected were sworn to well and truly render twenty O. W. Andes, Chas. H. Hinegardner, between the commonwealth and the prisoner dict and free the names of four W. F. Berry, O. R. Emswiler, A. Garber, twenty the names of said therefrom namely: Chas. J. Dennett, B. Grove, J. A. Fulk, facias, for the commonwealth and to the struck twelve, of venire And from per- and found duly qualified was handed to the attorney accused, to his recognizance and R. M. Weaver. under a writ were examined by the court fro~ exception; for the commonwealth, and the came pursuant w. w. Wharton and by his attorneys, persons manslaughter) Jr. This day came the ~attorney accused, (involuntary by counsel, the c~r~ thereupon, the evidence again overruled, excepted. by counsel, t excepted. did not d:ire ee-m-t, by counsel, offered by the to _.which action Ci' to ~newed commonwealth, which of v/e court, the ·ns~c~ U-°'4 and t e f O :lJ,div.- ��Commonwealth On an indictment vs. Robert Forest Neff, cognizance Robert for the commonwealth, Forest impanelled again,pursuant Neff, "We, the jury, slaughter, thereupon, their the verdict verdict, the accused to his re- of the jury and grant the instructions thereupon and after some indict- of involuntary man- and fix his punishment O. W. Andes, by counsel, case came the following guilty in the indictment, accused, of this of counsel, and returned in the penitentiary. said grQunds: the argument court find as charged at two years heard into the trial and having received room to consider time they came again came pursuant Jr., and sworn for and having to their manslaughter) W.W. Wharton and R. M. Weaver. to adjournment; of the court, ment: the attorney and by his attorneys, And the jury retired (infoluntary Jr. This day came again and the accused, for a felony foreman." moved the court a new trial And to set aside on the following (1) that the vereict of the jury was contrary to the 1s law and the evidence and/without evidence to support it; (2) Because of the failure conclusion mission of the commonwealth's of certain relevant of the Court to strike highly and immaterial of the Court to strike case; prejudicial immaterial (5) Because of the improper the Court, the court -J;i'j;ndered by the accused, and having and highly instruction erroneous instructions for the commonwealth, the objection of the accused. And the court thereupon takes said. 1 all prejudicial of the jury by to give certain which are of record given certain of the attorney refused which was ir- (4) Because of the failure testimony; having at the (3) Because of the ad- testimony to the issue; certain the evidence instructions and marked "refused," at the request of which was done ove.r Alllixfi•rawpm,q:x:t.nxxx±~x21111xxxrui*x time to consider the motion afore- ��,- -, Ii - COMMONWEALTH ) Felony~.) ROBERTFORESTNEFF, JR. • • ~1/ JJ 71,.. 'Cf:J,,, 7f. // t( �,,. �December 16, 1948 Division of ¥otor Vehicles Richmond, Virgi 16 Gent.1.en:en t I am enclosing herewith & form O. L. 18-B on Robert ,forest :ieff, Jr.,. who ,as co vScted in tt1$ £1 cha,rge of involuntary manslaughter. court ot Yours very truly, J. Robert Switzer, mb .Enc. l. Clerk �II f ~ .J .. ..• ~ .. .. .. ,. ... ·- 1-- �IN THECIRCUITCOURT OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA. COMMONWEALTH v. :Jill foJIJBm ROBERT F. NEFF, JR. Thereupon, the defendant moved the Court to set aside the verdict of the jury and grant a new trial ct) that the jury's verdict on the following ground,: ~ /"'£_ was contrary to law and ~vidence, and withIf out evidence to support it; ~he I\ failure of the Court to strike the evidence at the conclusion of the Commonwealth's casP,J$-the admission of certain highly prejudicial evant and immaterial to the issuef\.. strike certain immaterial testimony which was ~elthe failure and hi.ghly_prejudicial ( r;) testimony. ,~f'/l.op_t;~ As- a kl LliYI!si+mase=, the _.instruction the Cour'l .fhe Court~ of the Court to ~ ve certain • of the jury by instructions tendered _rt by the accused , which are of record and marked "Refusedn~ 1he Court ;;;e"1&t~n erroneous Commomrealth, all of which instructio:rs i..,.asJ.-.-' 1l!IIJ at the request over the objection " of the of the accused. ��,. . ... ��STATE OF VIRGINIA, COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM,to-wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF SAID COUNTY: The grand for jurors of the State the body of the County of Rockingham the Circuit upon their or about Court oaths County, do present that did kill and dignity Court Clarence and sent and slay in and and now attending OA~g~at term, 1948, ROBERTFOREST NEFF, JR., in said County, one V. S. See, on unlawfully against the of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indictment Martin, at its the 15th day of May, 1948, and feloniously peace of said of Virginia, is found upon the S. Leake and Lester before the grand jury Higgs, to give testimony of E. E. witnesses sworn in evidence. �INDICTMENTnt -,, ... COMMONWEALTH v. 0~ , .)>v'Y ROBERTFORESTNEFF, JR. ,,>!V~·'-1 Felony OAugltils:ltterm 1948 Witnesses: S. Leake 1. "" E. E. Martin Higgs 2. ✓Clarence 3. t}'ester George D. Conrad Commonwealth's Attorney I.• �IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY,VIRGINIA: COMMONWEALTH v. CHARGETO JURY ROBERTFORESTNEFF, JR. If you find guilty of involuntary indictment, than accused, Robert manslaughter, then you will at confinement less the as charged say so and fix in the penitentiary for one nor more than five years, cretion, by confinement one year or a fine or by both in jail not exceeding for his and imprisonment. If you find him not guilty, Jr., in the a period or, Neff, punishment of not in your dis- a period One Thousand such fine and no more. Forest not exceeding Dollars then you will ($1,000.00}, say so ��---I INSTRUCTION The Court manslaughter is the killing to the intention unlawful, of a lawful instructs jury that involuntary of one accidentally, of the accused; but not felonious act. the act; contrary in the prosecution of some or in the improper performance ��INSTRUCTION ~ The Court of the State instructs of Virginia, an operator upon the highway recklessly, as to endanger guilty the life, of reckless ~ driving. the jury that who drives or at a speed limb, under or property the laws an automobile or in a manner such of any person; is ��Instruction The Court further the laws of the State is required lights and to have the object of this instructs of Virginia mobile light No to have the is insufficent ~ the Jury the operator same equipped same lighted whenever to e~amle the operator at an distance law is unlawful of 300 feet and that but not felonious. that under of an autowith two headthe natural to discern any violation an ��INSTRUCTIONNO. The Court from the evidence of v. s. driven See resulted by the accused, resulted unlawful or reckless or indifference from his Robert from Neff's manner, incompatible then you shall as charged the jury beyond a reasonable accident life, instructs _,i__ in the find being Forest operation doubt struck Neff, if you believe that the death by an automobi]e Jr., of said and that a proper him guilty such car in an such as to indicate with indictment. that regard of involuntary carelessness for human manslaughter ��4 INSTRUCTION The Court evidence is provided the to satisfy just instructs as legal and just circumstances the minds of the beyond a reasonable doubt. the are --jury that circumstantial as effective of such character jurors of the as any other, and force defendant's guilt, as ��INSTRUCTION The Court instructs the jury that upon the Commonwealth to prove the accused reasonable and every thereof, doubt charged is necessary the accused of mistake evidence reasonable for of an offense against the accused, guilty material certainty or to do more than as a whole the accused satisfy is or beyond the guilty jury resting beyond all element does not mean that the Commonwealth to establish to an absolute doubt. the burden the guilt all that thereof it of possibility upon the beyond all ��INSTRUCTIONNO. The Court instructs raised the jury (!___ that the indictment no presumption against Robert F. Neff, Jr., in this case but on the contrary -l.J._ is presumed as a matter of law to be innocent of the c~.i.mecharged, and the burden is upon the Commonwealthto prove every essential element of the offense with which he is charged, beyond all reasonable doubt before the jury would be warrented in finding him guilty. believe the guilt And unless the jury from the evidence in the case that the Commonwealthhas proven of the defendant beyond all reasonable jury 1 s duty to find Robert F. Neff, Jr., doubt, then it is the not guilty. �• t. • t • �v:::J Ue/1 INSTRUCTIONNO. /2 The Court instructs the jury that in the application evidence to the determination should be used. of circumstantial of the case the utmost caution and vigilence Such evidence is always insufficient where, assuming all to be true which the evidence tends to prove, some other reasonable may still hypothesis be true, for it is the actual which invests establishes only some finite with the force of truth. which of several probability evidence cannot amount to proof, Therefore, exclusion of every other reasonable mere circumstances the evidence leaves it indifferent however great the probability still, is any other reasonable consistent not find him guilty, and this is true, dence that the probabilities of his innocence. Where is true, or such may be. from the evidence in this that Robert F. Neff, Jr. is guilty offense charged in the indictment, hypothesis hypothesis in favor of one hypothesis, although the jury may believe that there is strong probability hypothesis case of the if upon the whole evidence there with his innocence, they can- although it may appear from the evi- of his guilt are greater than the probabilities ��The Court instructs dant did not testify the jury that the fact that t~e defen- as a witness in his own behalf cannot be taken or considered by the jury as any evidence or even a circumstance showing or tending to show in the slightest Robert F. Neff, Jr. /11:1: .J degree the guilt of the defendant, ��comm. v. Neff \ Instruction The Court you believe v. s. instructs from the evidence See and that the jury that that Robert See died as a result does not raise a presumption charged in the indictment proving to you beyond a reasonable v. s. his death accident, Jr. doubt that or culpable of misadventure the accused, from the evidence Neff, reasonable doubt of Neff relied that that that the crime cannot negligence If See met be found guilty. that unless you believe the Commonwealth has proved alleged of or unavoidable instructed the of act or acts beyond a of negligence on by the Connnonwealth at the time it was Neff struck or one of the proximate v. S. See were the proximate causes of his the accident would not have taken said negligence alleged alone the death of Neff at the time See was struck. as a result struck that In proving of criminal You are further alleged Neff, thereof of guilt. though even the Commonwealth has the burden See was the result on the part J-/ No. place then you will striking had it find for cause See and that not been for the defendmt. ��6 Arrest Warrant The Commonwealth of Virginia,} T •t • h am C ounty, . O-Wl R oc k 1ng To the Sheriff of Said County: Whereas, Sgt. E. E. 'Mertin of Barr 1sonburg, made complaint and information on oath before me, of the said County, that ___ on the __ l_5_t_h ___ loniously kill J. C. Swartz, Ve. Police Clerk T. 1. T. J. or J.P. R_o_b_er_t_P_o_r_e_s_t_N_e_t_t_,_J_r_. __________ day of__ lll_y~----• 19 48, and slay one V. S. See, in the said County, did against of said Cbunty, has this day Court ..... ..,_:_.., _ __....._ ___ unlawfully: the peace and dignity ~ and fe- of the qo.mm.onwlth o.t Virginia. These are therefore, in the name of the Cor:nmo~wealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before the Trial Justice of the said County, the body of the -,_.....,. ___________________ ---------~Ro~-0~er~t~Forest __________________ Neff' _ Jr to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. Given under my hand this __ l_7_t~ll~--- Memo. of Commonwealth Name Witnesses: Address �JUDGEMENT Trial Justice Court June 4, 1~48 Criminal Docket No. A 9 75 ~JC~qnduc:wiltlmlx~. Upon motion by the defendant that preliminary hearing be waived, it is hereby ordered that such hearing is hereby waived, and he is held :Bor action by the Grand Jury. Commonwealth vs. Robert { Arrest Warrant Forest Neft,Jr. Executed the within warrant by ar, resting and delivering the body of Robert before Forest Neft,Jr. ;l In Jail ~i 0 .... II> ':-' Fine , , , , , , Issuing Justice's Fee $ ...1 O.o ...... . Clerk's Fee , $ ...1...25-..... . Trial Justice Fee $...2 .•.00 ...... . Arrest and Mileage Summoning Witness $.:...,,.,,..,••nu, .. Witness Attendance and Mileage $·-···--·----·-········· Commonwealth's Attorney , , , , , $ ·····--·••·-..... Jail Fees , , _________ Total $.......•. 50 ...... . , o' .... 0..., this _....:l=5=-t-=h~--- day of CP ;.: () 0 3 §. "' "' 5· ,. .... ~-E-{ld~---··--sgt. Hg Police. ::, - '° Officer's Mileage 0 '"" Miles travelled by officer $ ....................... . , g_ .'ti. : , $...................... . Miles carried prisoner Total mileage ············--···· �DESCRIPTION Last known addm, __--1/1r- Color ___~--- --~ ___':}-__d__ Height__J:._-:__jj)___ OF PRISONER ----- --- ----- - -- --- - -- -- ---- ---- ---- ---- -------- Eyes-~-~---- Hair __~---- ---- ---~,r Weight_J_r_ ______ ~ '-4---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marks _____ Age _________L_j____ ____ . hp//,.. Occupation____ U t-5' _ ______ __ _______________________________________________ _ _ Date of Trial ___.LL ____--,,-- __.:._?------- - --- ---- - - -- ---- ---- --- - - ---·---- - --- ---- ---- ---- ---- --- - - --- ---- ---Result _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _ ��THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, TO T:fu;SHERIFF OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY,GREETING: We command you that if he be found within that you take __ your bailiwick, you have his body forthwith Rockingham County, before said of ~- the Circuit not be punished of this court ;:~t And have then and there J. Robert Switzer, so Court of to show cause, for.his to appear in the F. Neff, this keep, , failure to summons served ~~✓ f case of Commonwealth vs. Witness, before Court in response upon him by an officer on behalf and him safely at the Court House thereof, if any he can, why he should to appear M=a.aa..r .... v=in=-L=o __ n=g...._ ____ and testify trial of the Jr. writ. Clerk of our said' Court, at the Court House the 4th day of November, 1948, in the 173rd· year of the Commonwealth. __ kl~--~-E-~....... P_.. /"f' A--~-· ............ __ ti' , Clerk. ~ 'f1 I 7 (f ?r G~ -:v0~ w.NX rn~ .u. f!:vt ~ ~~ ~~ ~ 4 • • /~1~ :5 ~ /ot. h- ,a~·h t ~ r%:,le~{-.. �I �Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff~ocldngham You are hereby commanded to .summon........E .....E ...... Mar.t.in, ....C.lar.e.nc~ County, Greeting: ... S.•.... Le.ake.Z' ............................................... md ...L~~.t.e.r...Higgs: ..................................................................... ,.......... . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, l:L•OO "'"'~"''clock, a. m., on the ......llth ......day of. ..............Qc.t.o.b.er.......................................... 19 48 .., to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth before the GRAND JURY ...................... .......................... .ag.ain3.t ...R.OBEH.T ...F.O.RES.T ...NBE'.F..,. ...JR ............................. ·························-····· who· stands charged with a felony ,,,,;,Je,,,,,.,.iw. A~d this Y%_'Tlk:J,~~ot ,!!_mil,.. u;;.,,d,!;, ,..f?...,.enalty of :100. Witness, Jt-~A.,tfri&it-.&li&-~ day of. ...S.apte.mb.e.r THB SERVICE PLESS, HAIUUSONBUI.G, ......19.A:8, and in the ..1.7.' TA. And have then and there this Writ. at the Court House, the ....3.0.th....... . ..v..._-::,.i_,,,.- monwealth. �,., "t C: (1) r- 8 'tS '< a.... ~:!- COMMONWEALTH 9, .... 0 ~ ::s 0. :I. v. ~OBERTFQRE$TNEFF, JR. CA To October 11, 11:00 1948 at a.m. ::s i "t (1l 0 Grand Jury witnesses ? (IJ ~ l ' r J I I I ~ ' C: rr �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham You are hereby commanded to summon ......Dr .•.... F..•.... L .•.... By.e.r.6 County, Greeting: ...... W: ...Ba.llgb.er.., ..........Rai!:lon ...H.•....Long •....and ...J .•.... w ......S.tiU•Y-··-··················•····················································•······ to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the ..4.th ... day 0£.................................. B.OY.omb.o.r. .............................. _.....19...4.8., to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth against.·-···············-·-····················-········• .....·· ~ ..................................... B..ob.e.r.t ...F..or.011t .... !lo.t..f'..,. .... J.r.•.......................................................................... who stands charged with and indicted for a felony-mi~ And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness;+.aeBER: 'f 5Wi'f'~ER-,€iM1'hfflt'~mtrt; at the Court House, the......27.th ... 173rd day of........ Oc.t.ob.er. .............. , 19...48 .., and in the~ .........~"-,""'"° -=-THE SERVICE PRESS <-,. - monwealth. s·····1a·t-,.;t.-/ ---._____J �COMMONWEALTH v. ) Witness Subpoena ROBERTFORESTNEFF, JR. . ~ 0 fi fi i~ ~◄ 0 0 ~ fi ~ ~ l~ �to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the.....4th. day of........................... lfOY•JUP..@;r. ........... •.................................. 19*-8:....., to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth again ··························-······························· ···········-······························Rob. t ...F.or.o.s.t ....N.o.t.t., ..... Jr..•........................................................................... ,,.................. .,...~·~-·-··--··-···-···········-··-···································-··-··~·····-·······---·-······················-·································· who stands charged with and indicted for a felony rMMMMeMlMI And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. at the Court House, the ......2.7th .. Witness, ~BeRi~6~:f~Ea;£-kr1'-~~~ day of......... O.ct.ob.ar. .............. , 19...48 .., and in the~ THE SERVICE PRESS 73 r.~e P--?""J-::.,,,.-:;....--- �COMMONWEALTH V. ) Witness Subpoena . ROBERTFORESTNEFF, JR.I To N6vember·4, 9..:30 a.m. J1 ·1949 at ';, • ~.. ~ ~ -------- C5 ~ & is ~ s ~ - --~ l " VJ gi ~ ~ $::I C ....; t) (I 0 •. �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: • To the Sheritf of Rockingham County, Greeting;...---- Yo~:~!:tG:;:..:~:;;:;o;~;~":!:tW=:d •• ~~•~·· ••••••••••••••••••••n••••••••••• .. ••••••••••••••-•~n•n-••••~-•••••-••••••••••• .. ••••••••••••• ••••••••oonnn•••••••••••••••••••••••••• .. ••••••••-••••••-••••••••••-•••••••• ..... •••..:.•• .. ••••••~••••--•• to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the.4th ... day of................................. .B.ov.e .er·········-············-··········19 ...48., to ·testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth apinst ..·-·······~....;: ..........,......... ,............... _.. ······················•············R·o.b.o.r.t ...F.or.o..$.:1L:thl..t1'., ....J.r.•.......·•····' n•••••••••••••••• .. ••••••••n••• .. ••••••~ ..... • .. •••••••n•••••• .. •• .. •••••••••••n• .. ••••••••••••--••--••••••--•••n••••n•••--•••on•onou••_.•- who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ..................... ,..... - ......... . .. •• .. •••-•••h••.••••--•••••..,.•••••••••.,....•••••••u•••••••• Ift~!lOOt'. And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, }':-RE>BER:f€Wi.:f~ER-,-Glel'lt~~'8M8'~~1!n\ at the Court House, the ......2.7.th ... day oL ....Oc.tober. ............... , 19...48 .., and in the,t~!:"d THE SERVICE PRESS ~..;;..;.~...- �!t ~ ~ s- }~ ~ f Th (! >< g COMMONWEALTH C: v. i ROBERTFORESTNEFF, JR. N- ~en ) WITNESSSUBPOENA To November 4, 1948 at ~:30 a.m. t:: .. ::l ~ ;6 ::1 g - < .... EXECUTEDl4-cf-J'IN THE COU ROCKINGHAM BY DELI GOP - ~ ..... .; 11'0=-•~;i;a:;a..a;;;:,;;z:;z:::rd:::s&::&.2.--- IN P..ERSON T -.c.....,, �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: to appear before the Judge of th~Eif~it at 10 o'clock., a. m., on the.,.kfhiy C01lr~ocldnghans t:./~ of. ...... County, a,t,)he Court House thereof, ................... 19.f!. to testify and the truth to '.:'~ ::''~'.::'!;;f',.;;:::;:c;;:~1:;;.:~r;:t '.~:.· ::::::::::: ::::: : who stands charged with and indicted for a felony mi,lhme1i11t&r;And this you shall 1Wt omit under perialty of £100. . Witn~ ROBERT SWITZER J,y of ••P././44;,.c.........194i., And have then and. there this Writ. ~.A.......... . lerk. of our ~tj,d'f}ourt, at the Court House, the .. ,nd In th, /:f"JtJ:::7~.d::!. .., Cl<Tk �I?~~~-,~ ~1i eP-Jd., �Trial Justice Criminal Court Docket No. ___ .....,....,._r: Com'th v. Robert A. W. Trial Forest Neff,_ Jr. Date Arraigned 5-1 ?-48 Date .; ~ M.. (<) b- t.f - tf? ~~P>r Preliminary hearing waived. Held ror action of the Brand Jury. �- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Robert Forest Neff, Jr. Subject The topic of the resource Involuntary Manslaughter Description An account of the resource defendant charged with involuntary manslaughter Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1948 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_015_004 Jr. https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_020_013_commonwealth-v-robert-griffith-jr-.pdf 800ee9da6ed9b04e2a7be130465c131d PDF Text Text Comp. Form 18 STATE OF VIRGINIA No. _____ _ TO ANY SHERIFF OR POLICE OFFICER: Comnonealth's J Whereas, has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, _____ l_d_E_v_an_s ________ _ (Name) EACE of the said County, tha~-------------- (Title) ---~-~~---------G_r_i_f_f_i_t_h_, __ or abo'lt did or/the 12th r_._____________ 19 61: day of~__ J_l_y~--------, Unlawfully--'-' _ in the said County ___::.....=....c::;__;____:__.:'-"---=:...::::...,'-- lly k.now on arms, e d dignity of th These are, therefore, t~~kj~dltou, irginw. in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the County Court of the said/ County, the body ( s) of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon: color ____ Address ----------------L.J color ____ Address --------------- □ color ____ Address _____________ color ____ Address color Address -------------- □ _ □ ----□ as witnesses. l. tb Given under my hand and seal, this _____ day of______________ ~ 1961 (Seal) .J �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY I, . ____________________ OF _________________ a Judge of the County Court Justice of the Peace _, to-wit: in and for the County aforesaid, State of Virginia, do certify that as his suret _____ and---------------------------, to the Commonwealth ($,________ of Virginia , have this day each acknowledged themselves indebted Dollars in the sum of-------------------------------------- ), to be made and levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands, and tenements to the use of the Commonwealth to Circuit , shall appear before the Court County day of _____________ ~ 19___ , be rendered, yet upon this condition: That the sai,.,__ ___________________ of _____________________ _ County, on the _________ at ------M., at ________________ ,Virginia, and at any time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court thereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the charge in this warrant, to answer for the offense with which he is charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain _in full force and effect until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court; and upon the further condition that ___________ days the said -:-------,-----------------shall keep the peace and be of good behavior for a period of from the date hereof. Nonappearance shall be deemed to constitute a waiver of trial by jury. Given under my hand, this _______ _ day of _________________ , 19___ _ Judge. J. P. ;. ,. ("') ...., ~ ... ~· 0 rr, ,.nX n 'O n o ~ ,. ::s {I) ~ 0. ;. 0. .... ~ < ?' s. ,. PJC:: {I) ,.:r vi' ,. ;. >4 11) PJ t:, 0 ~ >;:o ;:o 9 (') :ii-: (') z> s· ... o· ::s 0 a:: z a:: 9 0 z ...., PJ 0 g., ~ ;. ,.. ;:o ;:o rr, > ~ r:,:,I > t"' en ...., :1. ~ ➔ ::i: ::s oq :r PJ ., _,. -'° .... I n ...., ... ::1 ::s ,. 0 ~ ("') 0 ~ {I) C: 90 9 9 :i: ,. s· aq ;. ~ Es ,. ...., 9 a~ --r:rr ::s ~ > ... 0 ., ::s ,. '< 0 ::s ,."' {I) n;. § ..... ~ ., Es ,. ,.~ ;,;,. "' {I) ~ ;. PJ oq ,. > .,., ,. ~ b:l ~ >-:l ., E ~ PJ 0. PJ '< 0. 0 ..... C: 0. ., ., 5. ,. '< a 'O ., PJ ,. > :::: ,. PJ 0.. PJ 0 g., ,. PJ 0. .v, ::s ::s n • ::t> ::s n0 ::s ::s b:l '< PJ .., <: ::;· <: ::;· 0 s· 'O 'O aq aq F' F' e:. ..... s· 0 e ~ 0.. r:,:,I ➔ PJ ,.PJ .., er ,. ,.0-. ...., ;. ,. :r,. "' ..... g_ (') 0 ,rs:: en ➔ en r;io s:: .., 1:1 g 0 ::s .:;i ::.· ;. 0 :i: s· oq :1. Es ,. ,."' {I) (") 0 C: .., ... 0 r (") 0 C: ::s ::< {I) :i: ,. ,.., ,..., n 0 oq ::s ;:.· ,. 0. �i formation r 1th' ·t y a juv nile of a co plain him wit Co r ga . de t , ch th. offe se of r th tit old ubmit to a poly i G er by gr pp arin te be e; d ~t f rthor dvantageo for 4 ph test, d t i sub it her id y order id t ·, and J ATTORNEY R. SIPE AT LAW HARRISONBURG, VA. that d ut or!ty i f r the d r my hand thi JAMES gin A nile Co gin"a 1961. �0 " WA.J TA AV Yl!HROTTA ,QRUSH08.i.SUU,H �h)19,1- ;~- ~~~~ ~/~ -F~ -~- - ~~-&~~- #~/ ~ ~~ ~ ~~~- / ~ ~ - ~~ �-r --- ���Culpeper, Va.,. Sept. 28, 1961 3:00PM (EST) My name is Robert Junior Griffith., I now live at Grottoes, Va. I make the following stat,.,ment to Deputy Sheriff R. H.,. Raynes, E .. 0 Peed and Inv. Co C. Bennington of the State Police so that the truth may be knmm... I have not been promised anything of any kind, threatened in any way m d I know that I do not have to make a statement of any kind. I make this stat9ment of my own free will.,. About three years ago I was living on J.,. C.,. Snido's place near Christiansburg, Va.,. with my family.,. One night during this time my wife was in Washington.,, D... C.. and I came in drunk al d screwed my daughter, Freida This only happened one time while I lived in Christainaburg. Then about a month ago, on a Sunday afternoon about two o 'cloak I was at home alone with Freida.,. Hy wife had gone to a church meeting at Harrisonburg.,. I had drunk a pint of liquor that Sunday and was drinking beer on top of it. We were getting ready to go to Edd's Park to hear a bunch from Wheeling, W.. Va., play country music. I started playing around with Freida I put her on the bed in my room al d screwed her. I didn't use a rubber or anything.. I don 1t know for sure if I got it in her but I come en the bed.,. I don't remember any other times this has ever happened .. If it has happened I just don't remember it at all.. I have never had anything to do with Brenda (my other daughter) My wife and I have sex like any man and wife.. She never has cut me off flrom it This s~atement has been read to me and I state that it is true aid correct to the verJ best of D\Y knowledge. I can not read believe in God•. d:1:t.--!ido RobertJ~~4 )~,(~r ;• ~1~ /4 J ,< ,, ·t;::« ��ve ber 24, 1961 Mr. Oeorge W. Kemper, Clerk Circuit Court of Rockingham County Harrisonburg, Virginia Dear Mr. Kemper: We, the dersignad, G. G. Tanner, M. D&, J. F. Wine, H•• , mid alter • Green, III, M. D., examined Robert Griffith, Jr., at the RockinghamCounty jail. It is our opinion that Robert Griffith, Jr., doe know the natur arrl intent of his ct. Kr. Griffith appears to have an exceptionally low mentality but we do not eel that he should be committed to a mental hospital fo further obs rvation in view of his fairly obvious legal sanity. Respectfully Walter submitted, 8:: III, O. O. Tanner, M. D. J WFO/nm Attorne~ Court House Harrisonburg, Virginia 00: Mr. Janes R. Sipe, CC: • Bill Julias, Attorney 1st National Bank Bldg. Harrisonburg, Virgini r. Wine, M. D. M. D. �.£ I. t. • • �GRIFFITH, ROBERT,JR. rape �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Robert Griffith, Jr. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape of a minor Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1962 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_020_013 Griffith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_018_013_commonwealth-v-robert-s-jenkins.pdf 6dfcb42b0378d29f5f042934ce76c2e0 PDF Text Text Witness Subpoena Commonw.ealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, Greeting: of the· Commonwealth to appear be;re --~.J,,..../_day to give evidence V. The County of in behalf o Court of said County, c14;_,. d1 , e sitting of Virginia at Harrisonburg, to summon _________ Virginia, 111 _ said County, 19§.1__, at the hour of___..J_..,__._{R...,___,~~.___ _______ on ·of that day of_~_,.,._.._=-'-"=---------------------------------- Given under my hand this, ____ "~<a~:' ~oL-~~-day 0£~-~---~-~-,c_.~---, tU_L~ 19~ ., ,a-. Asst. Clerk 6-56-SM-Garrison �\~ - po ~ (I) 0 'u er C: ff' I ;,;-- ' (") . .._--@- ~1 0) i.O 01 - l-:> 00 t I~ ~ ; (I) n 0 t:1 r..n (I) en en g· ~ ... t,-;- ....... ROCKINGHAMCOt1NTY 'n ROCKINGHAM BY DELIVER.RlG A TROE i:.LECUTEDt-21-i '2IN THE COUNTY 01' ~ 1...,,, �TRIAL JUSTICE COURT Criminal Docket A N'? 22632 t Com'th (' " v. J?+lJ- ·o~ Defendant 'fl.. J>lAppearance Date I Trial Date / ... ~ ~- ~-~- .2... (- J- ( \l- / --n ~~ ' Q_: f.11· ��Comp, Form 18 STATE OF VIRGINIA OF Harris onburg City TO ANY SHERIFF OR POLICE OFFICER: ~ I No.,_____ To-Wit: G_e_o_r....::g;___e_G_._S_h_ip_l_e_t_t ____________________ Whereas, _______ John _ G. Leake has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, ------------------- Justice of The Peace (Title) Roberts. ___________________________________ 16th did on th~ ____ co'llpensation Virginia, certain a license birds, 1950 ~ode of Virginia, (Name) City of the said Gmmty, tha.tL--------~-~~--Jenkins Rockingiam _,·n exhibit , 19__56 : Unlawfully _________ October day ot without _ as required by Section snakes and wild animals County for _ 51'{-272 of the 1950 Ccxie of ~ in violation again st the peace and dignity ~ of the Section 58-271 of the Commonwealth of Virginia These are, therefore, to command you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the County Rockingpam f j ill )b[A Court of t~d County, the body (~) of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon color Address --------------- □ color Address --------------- □ color Address --------------- □ color Address ---------------□ color Address --------------- □ 'j as witnesses. Given under my hand and seal, this,__ 1_7_t_h_ (Title of Issuing Officer) JUSTICE OF THE PEACE (Seal) �that ,,11 and __ ,,,_✓1/_/"✓7-_::,_.__ -- // to the Commonwealth J ($ ',1 ,:5v be render~, <· =l_r~_-_.J ___ ·.,,..~v 1 / ' f.._,.•·_,_,.,__,_-;""'"'""'"~-~,_·•-------at hi• 1ur~t of Virginia in the sum of C, ,,-/<.TI. /fACt) t) .~ ,, tf/e have this da_yeach acknowledged themselv~ indebted _-,J,,! ,"'-'&( - , ~rr.... Dollars ;•~,L-.'.,.,!-~/,,,t{Jf,{._7!,._' c141/ (- V~' -t:1./ I > w I ), to be made and levied of their respecti.Ye goods and chattels, lands, and tenefuents to the use of the Commonwealth '} yet upon this condition: That the I 7 P1 ., [C?...; S3id to / s· , shall .- .,_I;1,. ./i':?/1,r:/!7 Ti8111l!III•• appear before the Court of ,/[Oc,{/11cd(?:1?1z ·, County,onthe /4./,.ZZdayof L)Pr.,, Coun~l9~ at ,,Z: 1." :i at ,, ,,.., • 1,.,, ~_; ,Virginia, and at any time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court thereaft ving or holding any proceedings in connection with the charge in this warrant, to answer for the offense with which he is charged, and sha 1 not depart thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain in full force and effect until he charge js finally d!sposej ?f or until it is declared void by order of a competent court; and u1>on the further condition that P Yo, the said • ~ ., /j_;, from the date hereof. Nonappearance shall Given under my hand, this __ •I 1 shall keep the peace and be of good behavior for a period of deemed to constitute a waiver of trial by jury. -n-:1.6 ....,._,__ ___ - ys day o~-----------...-------~ eJallP. t::/" < !" '-~/ ~ f~ \ ~ z.., o' (1) ~ !l> ~ 0 @ • > 1-i c+ n > ~ ::u 0 (/) "rj c.., ~ ~ (1) ... .., .., 0 e. "rj ,.s· 0 f. ~ "' r: Q B !i g Vl a 8 a i.. I 11111 ::r .. SI ~ > g ,. :, i ~ i • ~ ._ ~ .. "fl ~ .., en 1."11 ► ~ ~ ➔ c..., ~ I:"' = ~ ... :,, ::s ~ ir:: ~ ., ;: DI £1 0It ., ~ ':l It .. t:1:1 ~ .., ., E "' it i.. ~ DI ;::s .. ~ II> - '< 0 A, 8 ➔ iiC z !!C p ~ :, A, 0 :ii; l"II z ;-;- U> ,., ::r •., n 0 :::, ti1 ~- < ::;· - < ::;· 0 ~~::s j.i" :, ~ "' '0 '0 .iu· ~ ., .. II> 0It o' ., t:1:1 - It 1-i ,.::r ,.:r Q,. e: 0 I 1= !. :s tq .. 0 ::s ::r !. !•,. .. -.,- .....g n0 C ~ It It 0 vI 6 \ r V..o t:I 0 g C ::s ~ 0 i,. Q,. -y �APR Docket No. 33'/ 2 . I COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA ) vs. ) Misdr. (appeal) by Atty. for Commonwealth ) ROBERTS. JENKINS George S. Aldhizer ---------------P• Own - 1958 (X ) Appointed II d. ( ) I CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA. �\ Keystone Envelope Co,, Phila., Pa, ' �IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY,VIRGINIA: Commonwealth Memo. of Opinion V •) Robert S. Jenkins After charging acquittal the exhibiting for compensation Title of certain without in revenue a license, application Section 271 and 272 of the Commonwealth appealed, birds without a jury, as to whether or not the statute in its under Sections as 271 of Title operat- for a fixed by the parties on the limited mentioned such an enterprise publicly and reptiles the case was submitted Court for decision, and wild animals the accused was in fact of tropical of admission, snakes, cases. Conceding that ing such a display in County Court on warrant birds, 58 of the Code of Virginia, is permitted price of defendant question to the of law is broad enough to include as a "Snake farm". 58 reads as follows: "No person shall, without a license authorized by law, exhibit for compensation any theatrical performance or any performance similar thereto or any panorama or public performance or exhibition of any kind***•" In addition theatrical statute public performances also expressly performance to providing expressly "or performances subjects or exhibition for a license similar to such license of any kind." - 1 - thereto", tax on the "any panorama or �J I 1 . / �There can hardly or animal exhibit, usually so operated, accepted licensing itself relate word. or expects attends for the purpose a snake farm, bird an exhibition "Exhibitions", only to entertaimnents is the principal derives that constitutes meaning of that ordinance, hibition be any question to derive thing, profit within the as used in where the ex- and from which the exhibitor - a place where the public of seeing the exhibits. 3 Words and Phrases 2584. The operation restricted by an application the rule larger of such a sweeping clause of "noscitur intent of the maxim "ejusden a sociis 11 may be gathered. theatres, and all Held, was admitted accused, to include for fixed race track provided other races, exhibitions who was prosecuted for a like v. Com., 81 Va. 240, the violation, operated for which there was an admission charge of ten cents titled each admission to the privilege of skating, application conducted court if rink attended skates were hired as spectators. (3-2) Held, the Harris of such license as a public for to which public rink, a divided of price. case of Harris who did not skate, a 148 Ill. for licensing public for horse In the Virginia charge of ten cents nor by Webber v. City of Chicago, ordinance shows, amusements, generis" where from the whole enactment , 313, 36 N. E. 70, where city gain. is not to be law, because performance - 2 - a skating that with an additional for use. Some visitors, The majority rink was not within opinion the it was not shown to be or exhibition. en- of �., �If the first the skating spectator ten cents privilege, in the Harris case did not include but merely the privilege the amateur skaters present, and, as such, as a I have no doubt but what such showing would have been held to constitute mance or exhibition of watching subject a public perfor- to the license tax in question. The accused charged, and fined is accordingly Fifty May 16, 1958. - 3 - found guilty of the violation �. \ �V ' - IRGDill. 1'111.. ::"'J.t P. . E, i CORP v. 0 -...-I l ,.. -O -l __ oth of t· c o involv ubstant lly tlm r- e n l :w ounty ra on eduet:ti· of • rc1 , . re s IjO que"' • on that ui , r D 01" C" • • l rofit 0 b:tr f Ti s by t hich y • b totru.l • • t to no ot nd 272 ·11156, ad ••inot • i t ic ts. that �• I I' I • �it 'We , ta tu a r • !..si . ua not • e in r 7 of t !hop Codo rpri sin ..A:: n of vi e ·t1e oth of . t 0 , ode .• i o t on, rticl ~ re incl • d in t 3-, Po 93. w.: c·.1 roul ti alte1 ru.,. In t1 f. ct d 1n tm ..- proc d- ing • ' llcen"" n tho cal rforma:nc, 1: 0 ct, t. lie nsin o • 591.!, find • di to 1 toll quire nt or �I e • • ... �c..S ould 1n que ti v, 'been and. ., • nd no under (tcts l q, )., dad s to ti._ ...91 .,: pert ... nt por ,rior t c:iro rated in e ... ~unct··on wi • rpria s. •1 p b bl 19 0 a volvtng ro :ion .:.o t:.i'.at al oos no m naeeriG o 1g. -wtJ • to t te 1910 ct, n ,, or t no co Could it inc de • l wre by its e:xcl • Ol or in opcmiont urpose s oonc iv �11 • :I I • I I �t xt. - lJ' nlike e, &b ote].y a.kin t0 s • out tor ap ..eial t t gory t.mnt n .. f .o of 1 t9 l Ciro but tro, t. r lininati m r., ciru. r lLlt.'ionship to lioo ., cl ser in vim o+" tl. ct.as which it h T y to t prob • le 10 pro le 1 5 -271 an 276 $ at le s ., ctor. actirl.ty :,usino t'.. invol • om nnd c -~ln1ned th-:: ab o'-" kind or ao o the (27 ) T.n oth seo .ons n wh volved c di.on y, a or hi ?<C ncs • chL 1n t oo 1n"' rlooutor or loo co of tha 1gnif'1c Donn o ·s displcycd. eht ncncai str- d riee in T d oens t C of l; the ord n 1n. i,ct.rlstics construct on Qf ll otetu n t 1y include citio o not any 't.'ltU dor nm c:1.tur a 00011 • to l s tut - 6 -1- o,.. C " llr;J tr t t se of i t tion d t ·r1nc atrict. constrno'io y y lt n 0 to incl· b ., "oxhibi 'one 1n eaoe dint ly int lo or rine or all un �• • • • �ert .inties cifi fen,4 lo in favor of the ally ts I 1g. d scribed bu su· .jects ne":"es e e l ve tlheth r i::ten, al the usi de - ng no d that t e word p rfo a pan r fol- ance is u~ d soes subject to licens; " uhich requi 'e.xhibi tion of ar.iy kind" d c~ or. instance in th of the in bse .. :nee excep If t' sho ld it to determine to be included the sentence de cribing i a perfor quires i.lpecial scrutiny of the st tute intended In th!.s connect· o four tin ef endant i u c ntem lated tion b of .o c .., no omethinz closely quire kin- durin~ t akin tre a performanc exhibition it to. or at leas i t - only the s· tute. op~ not i .c:::.d d • n those s r. th on t tempL tcd unde,. t nt licenGing statutes u 1.nes es are in questi ~ and I -w:ill ·l'l r JUdg:,.en., of net G'U.il, r in each p-o.,ecut:ion. have not cit 1 bee us of their cifically Irules and d any a: thori ties univer in p int, f o.. t and unque,r'· ioned wh ch I have enunciC'< te -cogni t on. There are no Virginia ut., of cours , , . xims of con t 'ction llhich hav b IJ Ji.arch 291 pri.nciplee ie 1957 -S- y hich unan • o , ly support n appli d. ge of the :-1.rcuit Court a:t: Shenand h County t �I I I �VI GfNIA: IN THECIRCUITCOU T Of co HENANDOAHCOUNTY ) ) ) ON EALTHOF VIRGI IA ) Appeal ) ) v. m Sh nandoah County urt ) ) ) ME 0 DU OF UTH ITIES 'J'he Virginia Live Fur rorad , Incorporated, a Oeloware corporation, admltt to do busln business on in Virginia, 1955 ond 1956 mointaine o d op-rated a place of . S. High ay No. 211, east of N w rk t, in henandooh Co1Jnty, Virginia, wher 1t kept In captivity, pursuont to a p rmit issued by th Commissionof Gom on· Inland Fisheries of the State of Vir9infa, ame birds and animals. A copy of the permit under which c rporation was permitted to hold such birds and animals in captivity wos filed with the urt as ''Dei ndant\ Exhibit A'"• It will be recalled that Mr. Alfred 8. Elchfeman, Treasurer of the corporoti n, testified that this was th first such permlt to I sued by the Commission and to the outstanding. t of his knowledge and belief the only one now It will be further observed that the permit authorizes the holding of gome birds ond a e ntmols In captivity only un er the followin conditions, inter alto: 11 (1) Game birds and animals exhibl d only by on individual or a corpora tfon incorporated for the specific and rlmary pur se of educational in scope. roting o uolity animal exhlbl~ (itallcs o.urs) 11 (2) That all lndlvl uol Virginia school chlldr n under the age of twelv and all Virginia rganized youth groups, such as Boyand Girl Scovts, school classes, Sunday School groups, etc., appearing as a group, be admitted free. • • * WHARTON,ALDHIZER & WEAVER ATTORNEYS AT LAW HARRISONBURG,VA. 11 (5) lhat the exhibtt include reprei ntativea of all mafor animal groups, such �:> T ............. j ( ( ( t f r 513:S:IHOJI\,1'10TflAHW qJVA3W ,8 V/AJ TA 2Y3~fl0"TA .AV ,cl!!U8110alfll'!AH �r rs, grozln and fu wsl animals, comivors, and orsupla a, but no reptJI . inst 1h Virginia Iv Fur warrant t, 19 , lnc:orpora d, io I at th r in vi la ion f ibi Jon buyo II In that the a Ii sabl tion 58-271 of th ta. f om a ci io of th warr nt, th m e c nando h Coun y Co rttying the war11nt, which nw ol th of Virginie,op I. THELA QUESTI N follows: law ati r an ·t for comr any rf u • a uni s r r than ectfon x, for ay, e o w k. For ir. shall yo fine of not I s I"$ for each offi ns . " any e c., o rth the amount of th t eotricol performonce, be consi re in crrivin at them i o the ~ • lhis s ctlon t l lows: tricol rJ rmo or ny y noramo or pubUc performance or exhlbi ot nt, chorita I every th r ormru'lrnsimi - or annual tax of fi an an I I tax of two bu no tbal I or In rm WHARTON,ALDHIZER & WEAVER ATTORNEYSAT LAW cttons ng aarnesof footbal I , I UQm~ • , -271 and 58-272 011 al t identical to th provl ions of 593; th law HARRISONBURG,VA. -2- of th tsof �I r fllllHOJA .lllOTl'IAHW fl3V/\3W :5 WIJ TA2Y3VJIJ01'TA .rw ..>llUBi110a!f!11AH - �the ·embly approve April 16, I Acts of the , os subsequ ntly re•enoc d by opt r 396 of the mbly of 1924, and subsequent amendments. if. C TRUCTIONOF THELAW Al though the prosecuti n Is n a rev nu law, yet it Is a pena statut and m t strictly construed like other criminal lows. uA revenue law impo ing penahi for Its violation is a penal statute and ther fore is to be strictly con tr d, and man is to be subiected to its penclti unless he comes clearly within th pirit and lotter of the stotut . " 17 . J., Stotut s, Section 66. 'Penal statutes or co tru ~d strictly against t e 1ttate and favorably to the liberty of the citizen. It fs a rul of ganeral appltc.otlon at such ,tatutes are not to e xtendad by const vctlon, but must be limi d to cases cl orly within th languag u • Ev ry case charged as a violation must co e within thQ i i"ter, spirit and pvr s of the statute. And a p nal tut cannot be exnded y im'"'Ii cation or eonstrue ti on. It co not e ma to mbroc . c es not within the letter tho gh within the r ason and licy of the I .,. To con titut the offens the ct m st both wit in the letter on irit of the statut defining It. * • * 11 The basis th rule of strlc constructf n i f. unded on th tendern s of the low for th rights f individual and n the lain principle that th pow r of unishment is v t d In th le islatur and no.,.In the judicial er,Qrtm t. * * *" 17 • J., tatutes, .. cfon67. To tatutes Strictly Construed 11 law, imposing taxes must be construed strictly and most strongly again t the &tote, and all ub m t be resolved in fa r of the taxpoyer. • * * 1 Taxes ar nev r held 1o hav been im ed unless by express statutory ent r by necessary impUcation therefrom. Th intent f a I gi$ otiv y enacting a tax law must be found ln the longua e d. * * * Thus,tax o w ys to ' nstru d Ii ra ly in favor of tm· y ran th y ar tended by lmplicatfon. Tf th r is a substantl I doubt It must be in favor of the taxpayer. 1 1 nae It is o itted tho in ts case no th atricc.J! rformonce or norama or pu 1ic w yin rfonnance y kind i 9iv n, and the only held lia I for the tax would be un r the words 11or xhibitlon of any kind . ebs r's WHARTON,ALDHIZER & WEAVER ATTORNEYS AT LAW HARRISONBURG,VA. w llegicte Dictionary defln the word liexhlbltion ° as �t fl;J!l"lOJA .~OT>iAHW 5'13VA3V,8 - W.U TA ~Y3~~0TTA ... .AV ..>RUBl'IOW!flAH �"(1) Act l0$tan e o 0$ fart, • (2) That which Is exhfbtted. (3) Any pubJ;c di1play, xhib ti anufactur , <:ommrce, or f It appeo obv·o ex. I t ion to e I c, h pr vis ns of the statu s n ' 11 p IC "I subiect. g ri fly, this pv Uc" m t a bUc: xhlbfti n. rn ~ were not e held that skati 'ic m y were conduct d s as tc be dead or ex'. ibitions ", h y c In .his 0 ECISJONS N THES JECT. i ihe act requlri xhl i tion~ and nl adie tiv d that thi , r the word 11exhibltionri, so that any Ill. rl i flnltlo , and that rformanc m s of skUI." isJ tur cou d not ave int s c:hon OF,;piy:o anything of suGh rood n at$ ~ ur. th I not properly ro act. pr .,crly he!cl that -nal ., i-rietly and or never t be ex nd db im,. ication, and q of Chief Justic u d ted wL a e opinion roval v. muc.h I f, r the ucflon i J5, a d fve . It is he pl i t in th • ued strictly, ts, perhaps, not on t'n tender f the a that the power of punlsht. ** * ,t • would h crime Jch i- afi . RJf, in the udg circumstance , • n, tt is compe an nly consm , This statern nt ap wHARToN. ALoHrzER & WEAVER of the I gislato o Hcens tax s uld lat r , of c:ond , by alterin o tl g rink for th statu , so o- octly iu I 1 • flt th instant c • fd by TheVirgi lo Liv ATTORNEYS AT LAW HARRISONBURG,YA. -4- d ff, in the me t �) t fl3!1HQJA ,l'!OTflAHY/ ~3VA3VI :S WA.JTA 2Y3m!OTT .AV ,il!IUilY.Oi:IRRA!-1 �for the prlvltege of conducting its busin ss, it is compe nt for that body, ,an- on y for that body, by oJterlng the statute, to so The Horris c has vlde. n followed and cited "n a number of su evyin taxes on c tizens ore construable most stron Jy against the government and douot s oul rel lcve the taxpayer. lhi pfni n carried the fo I wfn uototion from Dworrls on tatute , ·d. 1 tt is aw H settled rul o low that very charg upon th subfect m t m d by c ear and , na, blgtJOL1s language. Acts of Parliament which im sea duty u n the public, wil b critic fly construed ith reference to the ticu or longv ge in which t y ar expresse • hein t r is ony ambi~ fo ,nd, th c truction m t in f, r of th public, because it is a general u e at when t e public ar to 'e c ged with a burden, th in ention oi t is atu to impose thar ur en m t ex icitly an stinctfy shown.' warris n Sta u • , 255-7 Y, • • I . 1 n th reve ue aw where c avses infl icHn pains and . nol ti or om t t ly ot bscure y wor d, the interp totion is ever in fa or of the subject, for th ploJn r ason that he t gisla re is ever at hand and expfains i o meaning, an to xpress more ct arty 11 t ,ee1. obs reiy • pre rJ.1 w.arri$on Stat tes, 51, E '. I,' 5. 11 ' 1 0 Va. 366, eld thar lows imposing q Ii nse or the meani g or cope of such laws are tax or: strictly con trued ona ol resolve ogalnst th g.:>vermnentan in favor of the citizen. Kio v. buyin o pa d r's lieens ore t offlrrned earlier deci i ns f the Court in sf· ting that in for nu I w whi h impo es nolties for its vi lati n no , a,, c is conc-rn d, it i o d to its l 3 Vo. 63, the Court of Combined Sow ond ATTORNEYS AT LAW HARRISONBURG,VA. nohies uni h rly within th s irit an Jetter f the statute, ec?nyv. WHARTON,ALDHIZER Ile WEAVER nal stotute of the opinion) • rp0rotion wft approval the caaes v. Commonwealth, Horris �.v r I I ... 'I I, I 513 IHCTJA,:IIOTS'IAHW ~l3Vf..3Wi8 WA.I TA ZY3~~0TTA .AV ,.>ftUl!,IOWUlAH �v. mo"wealth, au • -.~,.,....,.,nweolth, f37 Vi • 26, whfc:hInv lved th convletton of a sec;on of un r th Sto ffe fbitlon act, sta ft lbltion law, t pr tnQt rther tot t, In fng v Cl pe tha a m t clont stn tly , ,totute cannot b . It n a ion or lett r t ugh within th t wit in t Ucy of the low. th nsthv within th th oc and pirit of th s tu tend that o d m t s w t at the Vt,'OrC>fth a to d that o istinc y nvlctlon can be ha if the ul , ual y copab e of o ere Iy t I • The Co t c nolty. Th that ust be both , 52- , held tf a th du of th cour Said t, Co rt: th ibi io urt cit v. I v. noch v. 141 Y, • 411, la much nftl a ut th low ri ino , , at I t in f ut fit of It, for h pe lo cour, th flt fa r bout th focti. • J tJce E , in his dlss nti opin·on i 156 Vo. 1015, 10 l, aid: WHARTON,ALDHIZER & WEAVER ATTORNEYSAT LAW HARRISONBURG, VA. bt - ... v. . nab doubt �fl':!"!IHOJA,1-tOTfl/\HW 1'13VA3W ,6 w,J TA ZY3~HOTT, .AV ,QffU8~0clf151AH �"J Kl n Im, 103Vo.. , 9 S. E. 655, 656, Buchanan, J., ays: •Th~ f niv rsale, except wh r oth rwise vi d by statute, that nal statutes are to be co trve strict! y, nd or, ver to ext, nde by implication. Thisrule a pile with full force to a e like th nt, for v.hil the statute on which th pr ecution is d Is revenue law, y t in so fa it i po, .. penalties r a vi lotto of i p v1slons, it i ape ol statute, and must be c:o t d a r ·ng y.' In dis •JSSing fhe rule of construction pp ieobl to reveno s tutes, n the In r tation of Statutes, section , p. 1, soys: •The proper rule ~f'\IN'it-.ly is, pointed out by an minent wrter (Bi hop), that, in th oeoomplishmentof eir imory obi ct, the mere coll ction of dvties, proport onote contributions io th public bur en, these nact ,,ents or n.ot to be c:onstrved with th rigid strict opplfc bl to penal Jaws; but thot, so far as th y c te erlme , they re ut the stti¢t construction of sucl laws. 1 11 1 IV. CONCLUSIONS. obvious that the statute ended, was not intended, quently esigned, or written so the fen nt, The Vir inia Li e Fur Par of statu • dude nl y theatrical act r .public petfo ance tok it ortginafly nocted and a., sub to tnc u roted, ft obvfo~ ly , lnco the operation of ing th intention in which a forman flnit; place. A strict construction of the tutute being r ui ed, nnot be tr tched to lneh.• things whi h "Were not vori in existence and which not v n thought of at tim of the no tment of the statute. (2} hat ec:tion 58-271 of S ctfon r $0 inte ded is further bome our by th -272, which 055,esSl::s 0:tox of $5.00 r each · ovisions rfonnanoo, or $15.00 for each rformonce, or a an ual ta of $500.00; provid· thot In wnsor id 2.00 fo rformonc , or an ctnnual ch rformance, or $6.00 fo of $200.00. Obvio ly the omo t , t e giving o Ht ra reodin an such other performance in conn cti rewith. It not mfg t r uir th putting on of an act or xhlbUion ig d to tnclu ratt ns of The Virginia iv FurParade, Jncor rated, sna e anns, and other attractions w'l'lich ome into • WHARTON,ALDHIZER & WEAVER ATTORNEYS AT LAW HARRISONBURG,VA. -7- tng �5'13:S:lHOJA110H!AHW Sl3Vl\3W :8 WAJ TA <Y311~0TTA .A ' .>RU8;<02l!lRAH �(3} E n tf th statute rati ns of a uch h to ver th uld, ev rth that o rated by the u. rates, filed road I f poyme o now writ n (i toll cs Our$} t n e .hI it her in, ch r es ' quality eribes that 'all individual Virginia sch J children un o roup, (4) ft mf t well cqut d to pay a r how vor, d ell Vir fnta or9oniz d covts, school classes, Sunday ""choolgroups, tc., y and Gtr appearmg oft th t def, ndont and others • noble Ii e tc:,x for opcroti rating slmil r b lne g a b • ine , i Vlr inia; y uch tax iL s I ly with th I islatu at th rrant nt ul di iss d A II ti uilding urg, Virginia, Attorney for ir inia Liv ur orod , lncorporo d _____ ; I SI. A WHARTON,ALDHIZER & WEAVER ATTORNEYS AT LAW HARRISONBURG,VA. -8- Virginia Live Fu lncor ra d �( f!3:S:IHOJA,\10T51/\.HW Sl3VA3W ,3 W/u TA 2Yl,li!QTTA .AV .l,lSlUBIIOWISIAH � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Robert S Jenkins Subject The topic of the resource Selling without a License Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with selling animals without a license Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1957 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_018_013 Jenkins https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_014_006_commonwealth-v-robert-samuels.pdf 3db3888cb92c2b964ea910bec00a4ec2 PDF Text Text COMiv:or.!EALTH OF VIRGI IT , to-wit: CO NTY OF ROCKING I THE CI CUIT C U The grand :or TJ.CiU-IT: jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the body of the County of Circuit oaths Court do prese.r;i.t that October, 1943, one Betty /ears, in said :orrison, to-wit, feloniously County, at its ob·ert amuels, County, a female with child aid make an assault, County aforesaid, a[ainst to-wit, and now attending . term, June r'orce the anc arms, 31st the age of sixteen ( 15) years, and her, unlawfully the said and feloniously the ::,eace an ignit7 day of in and upon Betty on the aay and year-aforesaid, unlawfully the 1944, upon their on or about under of tne a e of fifteen then and there, abuse, of said ockingham, in and (16) and Iorrison, and in the did carnally kno and o:.. the Commonwealth of Vir- cinia. This indictment son and E. P. Landers, the grand LAWRENCE H. HOOVER ATI'ORNEY AT LAW HARRISONBURG. VIRGINIA jury to give is found upon the itnesses evidence. testimony sworn in Court of Betty and sent 1orri- before �Indictment Morrison Landers 1944., Commonwealth's Attorney Lawrence H. Hoover Vf.Betty y2. E. P. Witnesses: .rune Term, Felony: ROBERTSAMUELS Vo COMMONWEALTH STAT. RAPE I. �COMMONWEALTH v. Felony I I I (stat. rape) ��IJ c__ Trial Justice J. D.R. Court Docket No. Commonwealth i:u. re Rooert famuels 11-18-43 12-6-43 Arrest Warrant Trans to JI.R Grard Jury 2PM //Ji.- ��6 Arrest Warrant • has this day f,/,~ I/ These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before the Trial Justice of the said County, the body of the said ____________________ _ >4~ -------"--"-I-~~~~ ___________________ to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. Given under my hand this _ ___,_/-_d ___ _ day of ) Memo. of Commonwealth Witnesses: Name --------------- Address -·---- �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT: and for the County of Rockingham, State of and .................................. . acknowledged themselves indebted to the dollars which they severally waived their exemption, ) as to to be made and levied of t,heir goods and chattels, yet upon this condition: That the said appear before the Trial Justice Court of Rockingham County at .............................................................................................. , on the ................... day of ..................... ....... .......... , 19........., at... ........... o'clock A. M., and not depart hence without leave of said Court, and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with said charge, and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning the within charge until the same is finally disposed of, then this recognizance shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. , 19 ···•··. Given under my hand this, the .......................................... day T. J. or J. P. ..., M ::, 0 u cu .~ ..., C/) ::, ,-., ] M f- t c:: ell M M ell ~ ..., C/) cu ci z..., cu ~ u M M < '-v-' Cl cil cu cil :?; c:: c:: :g M u 0 M ell 0 E: E: ..a 0 .... >- '"d c:: '"d ell 0 ::::..a ell cu :?; ..q z ~i;.IJ c., 0 :J ~ ~ cu 00 ell M ~ ij3 cu ~ c:: .:.a ..., ·~ u .... 11~1·'' ~ Lfi~~~ c:: cu u 0 C/) ij3 '"d 0 v:> .i:: 0. --0 cu ....... .~ M M ell M ell C/) C/) ~ ~ .... 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C/) ::, ,-., ~ ~ 00 cu <\) ell 0: coi c: ~'t Ai 11 ¼ c;: N\ J ' o: o: 00 ~ ~ ~ d~: th u cu C'\ ......... �cm~ON.~Tlj OFt31RGINIA /} Cf~~ {) It appeaNing to the Court that the defendant~ -~---...----,--,--,--..,.........--is a jevenile under the age of 18 years, it is ordered that this case be transferred to the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg, Virginia. /~Al A ✓ Given under my hand this .i.f!!:!J_dayof ~ 1943. <ttcm~ TRIAL JUSTICE. IN THE JUV:ENILEANDDOMESTICRELATIONSCOURTOF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY Al\TJ)TH:ECITY OF HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA. ;!:::::LThe above matter having been transferred to this Court by the Trial Justice Court of Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg Vi):'~ipia, it is ~red that this case ~ set for hearing on the ~b.... :~ __ day of ~ , 1943 at tf-tr'M_:J;J a¥}i that0the Cl~k of T~·se g~· ,e notii;\e of said hearing to :(R-:4,ee. d~ anli ~, the parents of said infant, and that 9 --"'"'-f re,=.__,,..-,~___,...,,~------_::,,::: be appinted Guardina ad litem to represent said infartt at the Trial.jail C::,: r Given under my hand this __o_,,e;f{ __ day of -~------1943. P{,)'J1nu._ Juve~and Domestic JUDGE Relations Court. �( I �COMMONWEALTHvs. DESCRIPTION Last known add,es, __- - -- -- - - - --~ Color___-~__-::__ Height__{[:_':'__~-_. d~ (J)~ - OF PRISONER ~ /- - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - -- - - - - - - -- - - - - - - --- -- - - - - - - -- - - Eyes__-~ Weight_/_ b __J____ Hair__-~_,____ Marks--------------------------------·---------------------------------------------------------------------Age_______J__ <{ ___ __ __ Date of Trial___/-_/ Result__j ~ Occupation__--~ __~- ________________________ _ Y_':_ 1/J":._ ______ ___________ •____________________________________________ _ _______________ ------------------- -------- --7- --- - -- - - ____ • ____ ---- ---- ---- --- - --- ---.-- --- - ��SP.-20 REVISED MAJOR 7-42, C. W. WOODSON, JR. D. M. BALDWIN SUPERINTENDENT SAFETY CAPT. J. R. NUNN PERSONNEL R. D. ENG AVERY OFFICER RADIO LT. W. C. THOMAS EXECUTIVE TELETYPE 2-2811 RICH G. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA OFFICER DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE I NEER OF STATE J. McREE BUSINESS 0fl'FICER POLICE RICHMOND 366 ENGINEER P. 0. BOX 1299 I, Robert Clifton S8muels, being sober and of sound mind, m&k:6the following 1tatement to ~ooper E. p. Landers, at state Police HeM4.uarters, Harrisonburg, Virginia, a't 3:00 P. 11., Saturday, November 6, 1943, without fear ot punifllnent, or promi■ e of r•ard, having been warmtd at the time of maldng said statement, that all, or arq part ot 1t mq be used againat mes I first met Bet~ J4orrieon in front of the Harrison 2a00 A.. 14., Sund&7, Q>tober 31, 1943. Hotel, in Harrisonburg, about • l.le and Olfen Samuels and Homer Jloubra.y were standing in front of the Harrison Hotel, whm Betty Morrhon wu walking North on Main Street, and eh.a ■topped and ■ tarted talking to ua. She said to Oren "We11, Owen, a.re you ready to go up with me?", and &en aaid, "No, I don't think I am going up." So she tried to get own to go, and Oren wouldn't go •. I waa st8l'lding OTer on the street close to where the other■ were ■taming, and she walked up to me. I had -rq hands in -rq pocket■• And she uked me it I WBl'lted to go up and at&J with her. She told us she had a room 1n the Harrison Hotel. I told her I dldn • t think I wanted to go up with bar. Sb.e grattlled me by the arm and- kept on jerking at me until she got me 1n the door, then ahe held me by the hand and led me up the steps to her room, which wu room No. 2. She opened the door with a key, and when we went in, she looked the door on the i:Dti indde. We sat down on the bed for maybe four minute■, and Olen samu.els, Red lrtcDanlel and Homer Moubray came in. They knocked on the door :tirst • and a.nd Betty unlocked the door and let them in. There were two chairs in the room, and Bed JJcD&niel and Homer 14oubra.v sat down on them. Oren samuels sat down on the bed. We talked for a while, and the light waa on. '!'hen Homer and Red came back d.OWnatalra. Alter they lett, Oren, Betty and I were sitting on the side ot the bed, with Bett1 between ua. The light waa still on. I put a pillow under rrq head and 1"1 across the bed. Oren Samuele and Betty Morrison then lay across the other e?ld of the bed I think they were facing each other. When I la, down across the bed, Bett7 got up and turned the light ott. While they were lying across the bed, they were moTing around, and the bed wu going up mid down. Thia laated for about ten minutes, then Ollen got up Md said he wu going to the bath room. Betty &aked him if he was coming back, and be aaid he .••• but he didn't come back. ,,QL_ ~ ~1 • w· }K~ ~ fu ti J, ° () C,iJd~ ��SP.-20 REVISED MAJOR C. SUPER 7-42. W. WOODSON, JR. D. M. BALDWIN I NTENOENT SAFETY CAPT. J. R. PERSONNEL NUNN R. D. ENGINEER AVERY 0FF(CER RADIO LT. W. C. THOMAS EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT TELEPHONE TELETYPE 2-28t RICH G. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA OFFICER t OF STATE McREE BUSINESS OFFICER P. 0. 1299 POLICE RICHMOND 366 J. ENG.INEER BOX Af'ter Olen didn't come back, I 137 on uq end ot the bed, and Betty on the other end for a little while, then ■he moved over beside me. She got oloae to me, and put her anu around me, then ahe throwed her legs over on top ot me, and ah• waa almoet on top of Then ahe atarted hunching the middle of her body up against me. Then ahe aaid, "Robert, I am going to like you." I said, "You are?" We kissed each other once. Then she lf\V over on her back, and I put a rubber on and got on top ot her. Sbe didn't try to keep me trom getting on top ot her. Then I pushed her p&nte a■ ide, and put it in her. She didn't try to atop me from putting it in, am it was 8861 to get in. She put her arms around uq back. She opened her lega herself, I didn't have to open them. She acted like she waa getting aome tun out of it, and came up to meet me mzu several times. She never aaid a word until we •~re through. me. It took me about ten minute■ from tbe time· I got on her until a discharge f'rom me. but the rubber didn't bre&lt. I got through. There we.■ After I got nnp. through, Betty was laughing home with me. I said "No you ain't neither." and talking and aaid she was going I got up and went up to the Bue Terminal and got a cup ot coffee, to the Harrison Hotel. When I got back to the Hotel, Betty wae corner· at the Hotel, cqing. I asked her what she was crying said she waa crying over me. It was then, am not in the hotel said she wu going home with me, and I told her she waan't. then went back standing on the about, &nd she room, that she Thia was about 8: 30 .&.. M• I had gotten up a.bout 5; 00 J.. • and went to the 3us !erminal for a cup of coffee, and when I went back to the Hotel, Betty waa sitting up on the bed. Thia •~a right after I had had sexual intercourse with· her. At 8:30 A. M., Betty a.nd I went into the Harrison to eat. J..tter we finished eating, I- left vV; .:• O~~Jo-?:: Hotel Grill and got something the Hotel, and that was the last ek{no~z~4 since, C ,£~ �~ ,.. �Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To~wit: surety, who justified to his sufficiency, came before me,___ _____ _ _ _ _ _____ _ ___________ _ _tfB-~- ~- ________ '_____ ·______________________________ ,of the said county of Rockingham, ~~.t (J.P. or Bail Commissioner) ,h _- - -1~:~~o be :~~-,b~--to the-~~-mo~w::lt~-o~. &;;_,d;_ to be levied ;f their respective goods and chattels, Virginia rendered, this condition: ~ exemption of to their recognizance; yet upon _ ________ shall p'ersonally appear before the ____ 1 C ourt h ouse o f sat·d C ounty, on t h e ______/£'_~ _ _____ ay ~4t't""'Court o f R oc k''tng h am C oun~1e Trial itJustice's ~---, for the use of the Commonwealth J That if the saiu-ff of#~_(_ (:h~:~: lands and tenements, and they each severally waived their homestead ( :f ~:::!:,:~ ~:'._-_-_a~ ti__'(__~_-~ - -~At;;I~ IC (; a€, b~g ~- --- - - - ---~~ and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued any court or judge hereafter - -- -- - - --- -- - - - - --- - - --~ - , or further heard, and before having or holding any proceedings in connection :nd :h:~ea~:~"- :h: -Co~:onw"lth_o::::~;::::::;'Z1I"' in __ _ charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full ��PrisonersReportof Rockingham CountyJail I/-~ 6~---- Name_~ Date Bailed Ouc/J:-: Date Arrested_/_ ::::~~~::,~:~t~:- ~:~~~e--~- ~•:~:~: _ -:-:=_?_6 ___ -:-_ ____ _ ::: : ::: _~:vo:ce~:::::: Wdte/ __/ :: Foreign Born ____Time in U. S. ______Years ______Months ______ Physical Condition ____~__________Is Person a Drunkard? ________or D~ Can Read?___{/ 7',S ________ _tfg_~--~-- __9!_-:-:-__'J_j_ ___________Again Placed in JaiL_f_-:-=-{_J __ Place of Birth ____________ --~--~-~--~-,}/ - __ Occupation_~ Victim? ________ Offense Committeed_/~----- City Ordinance ___________________________State ______________Held for Grand Jury __________________ Held for Trial_ ___________________________ Sentence ______ }P~s ______ ______ Months ____________ Fine ______________ Costs ______________ Time in Jail_ ___________ Held for Penitentiary--~-Held as Insane-----·----------------------· Held for Other Authorities _____________________________ Behavior ____________________________________________ Date of Discharge ___________________________ _ DESCRIPTION OF PRISONER Height_ _____________ Weight_ _____________ Color of Eyes ______________ Color of Hair ______________ Teeth Marks ____________ -----·- ___________________ Hand Marks ___________________________________ _ Arm Marks _____________________________________ Face Marks _____________________________________ _ Shoulder Marks _________________________________ Back Marks _____________________________________ Thigh Marks ____________________________________Knee Marks _____________________________________ Calf of Leg Marks _______________________________Foot Marks------------------------------------Fingers Off ______________________________________ Mole Marks ____________________________________ _ Neck Marks _____________________________________ Brest Marks ______________________________________ Left Arm Marks _________________________________Right Arm Marks _________________________________ Left Leg Marks __________________________________ Right Leg Marks ________________________________ _ Fine After Prisoner at Jail; Amount to State$ ___________ Amount to City$ ____________ Date Reported -----------------------------4 W 4~~ ;()iot>lvL- ________________________________________ Deputy and Jailor --------------------------------------------------Sheriff ��Harrisonburg, Va., J_).J(_ r.J To tlze Honorablf Jf{dge of the Circuit Court of Rock£ngham County: SIR: I report herewith, according to law, (Sec. 935a, Code of Virginia,) the name , etc., of the folJowing prisoners, in Jail on this date: i AME I O"""a-;, wall{v,..- lp ~~u ~ ~_,_ ~9 ~ I 17 l'JZ;l I ['-+y ,1 CfJ-.o!.J~ 0 ~1~_,,_-,.,,, lr2~ (; /q-:i,. 0 lei¾-~ l ;fiai,t;:___*~lJ:i L SENTENCE 0r-~ 1920 ~~ ~ 2Jv-/ 9 \-:, ~~ OFFENSE COJ\IMITTED ta ~ i1 '2.::, JJ.-. Q.__ 0 uJ BY WHOM COMMITTED �lt\-1I : 51,2 (j,f"I rJN'lf()'l l(()IJ ff 'f!I <lcl . '- J '? J -? ~ ~rJ, ,t ''--..::::. :-) .... en ':i:I >-_. c:: ::::i '-- Cl,) c., 0 c..;, E .s:::. cc -- bl,) i::: ,::I ~ .s::. C: a;, -- u.. .:..:. a:: ~ C'-' -o:i z < I 1 !i/lfO) Ill/ I'.. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Robert Samuels Subject The topic of the resource Felony Statutory Rape Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony statutory rape Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_014_006 Samuels https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_013_014_commonwealth-v-robert-strawderman-sydney-strawderman-and-benjamin-carr.pdf 524a46f692fc582c7f14033c370dd478 PDF Text Text 6 ARREST WARRANT The Commonwealth of Virginia,} T .t Rockingham County, o-wt To the Sheriff of Said County: D_._F_._D_a_v_i_s _________________ Whereas, ____ of said County, has this day Harry Lee Bryan, made complaint and information on oath before me, Clerk T. Robert or about of the said County, that 1st day of and feloniously break of the said County, on/he unlawfully time, with intent and carry Strawderman June and enter (11) rolls and $45.00, the property dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia St. These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth __________________ ..t--t St. 38.' Johns Church, did then and there roofing, take, _ steal, of the value of the peace and of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring Strawderman Robert "" Strawderman and C)-~ , Q_._,,....,.... to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according 29th day of __ ~J-u=n=e~---• 19_3_8_. jjMA'f~&!-£ Memo. of Commonwealth /:1 "!1'\..:, ,.,.,...... in the night to law. Given under my hand, this Court (J in the said County, did.___ Johns Church, against before the Trial Justice of the said County, the body of the said Sidney , 19 of galvanized of the said T. J, and Sidney Strawderman to commit larceny, away eleven J. or J. P. Witnesses: �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT: I, -----------------------------------• in and for. the County of Rockingham, (T. J. or J.P. or Bail Commi,sioner) of Virginia, do hereby certify that _________________________________ ________________________ Commonwealth as his su~et ____ , have this day acknowledged of Virginia in the sum of _________________________ which they severally waived their exemption, themselves _ indebted to the dollars ($.________ to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, yet upon this condition: ____________________________ State and _______ _, as to That the said shall appear before the Trial Justice Court of Rockingham County at ______________________ , on the. _______ day of ____________ , 19__ , at._____ _ o'clock A. M., and not depart hence without leave of said Court, and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before ..ny court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with said charge, and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning the within charge until the same is finally disposed of, then this recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full torce and effect. Given under my hand this, the ________ ,19_. _ day of T. J. or 'O J .... ~ 0 Q; \,y u V ~I -~ .µ r--~ ~, ~ 0J ~.., "' ... <I) -< ~ ...... I-< cu C: cd r-< ... ... cs: u 0 Q ·a "i=: u '.J cu <I) > 0 B -~ -r v·- ..c:: .., "O <I) .., :I u <I) x. . p:; i:.ll u ~Q-~=-~-Q: ~! ~ ½!o: QI , 1 t z p;J ~ a 0 ;:) ~ ~ I '-+-< : J \ 0~ th ·c::ig .9 u ~ ;;l s ..c:: .s VJ, "-:r , -t--, .., ~ <1)1.:A 1~· : th \ <I) , ~<IJ "' ~ •j1 ~ \ "O ..c::-C: ,\ - -~ ::, : th \ \ <I) v ~J -+&~ ~ ~ 4--...: .., . 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BERTRAIJf, JU1.JGE OF THE CI CUIT COURT FOR ROCKINGH,.[ COUNTY: We, the undersigned neighborhood, a circle whose respective extending hereinafter persons,of homes lie approximately mentioned Benjamin of the Coates Carr, Store our knowledge, information nineteen of age; years within two miles That the said Benjamin a resident the Cootes the radius of from the home of the respectfully Carr St~·e rep~esent: is a son of Charles community, and belief Carr, and to the best became, of in September 1938, That we have long known the said B enj arnin Carr and can vouch for event the fact which led with intent excellent that to his until indictmant to commit larceny, reputation the happening for on a charge he bore honesty, of housebreaking in his industry, of the unfortunate community, and general an integrity of character; That notwithstanding which he is charged, by nature likely of criminal again is our earnest prospect our belief tendencies being belief would be greatly and hope that under he is not and would not be offense all of the accused the circmnstances, hereafter enhanced with offense; the f_irst that of the offense or instincts, for making the accused citizen that is to connnit a criminal That this it it the gravity the a good and worthy by suspension might be imposed on him for punishment of any sentence by confinement in prison; That Charles Carr, is a worthy Carr, citizen the father of t,he Cootes of the said Benjamin Store community land ( enjoys the confidence ge-q.erally ; and respect of the people of th~ community ��That the social the said sailt Charles Carr son, Benjamin conditions in mitigation Benja~in is charged, might be punishable for of the probation which or penitentiary,it that execution that during such conditions of the accused, be put under probation officer, that under good behavior, of probation as the may deter.mine; That we are for of an offense interest dtisable, are is our belief might be suspended such time and under court there with which the said in jail the public be deemed the supervision that Carr be convicted with of confinement such action of the offense by confinement would be compatible if to believe and on the whole it the said Benjamin sentence to his ; circumstances should at the home of are such as would be beneficial That we have occasion Carr existing the ~alue and others, informed of the property and believe taken that full by the said Benjamin ~ OfenJ~ F~~ rr vtia, im submitted, AGE OCCUPATION 4-~ ~~~ 7~ 3~- G7 $ .~t .41 Hip a h, .J I 5& • ~ /4,,. 1 ~ ulf;c/4. -~7 rJvlUU, YI Carr has been made. Respectfully J. reparation ~ (J.. ~ JrAA/4 ~, 2 -~ ~· ~eL~ �t ' (_ (I .. /-t ~ r.!':./ 1. ~ ~t ~ ~ NOLLVcfil::)::)0 ~ r4 0 [' ' ~ ffj ,f I -z b ~f ~ ,-z, ~ ~ - ~"6 I ! ~ �.AGE NAME OCCUPATION " f , ~·/~J..n C) ·S . t1 it ~ ,,,,,.-' 3 ,I ,/ ' J t, , Vi I ))J , (jj__ {p {) JU, C(.~~o J~J.JV __ (/.; 4 j :j' i fb, 1~ Yi I J--~ 3 - { I I ~ �J , C , ~r ;A'J?' ~Q}# ~r .NOIJ.V dll ano ~, J !1 I y /-rt ~It ~P _,,,. S:DV . ~ -f r/ ~ '] 11 ~~;t -- mi\'N �' NAME AGE OCCUPATION I I ~ S-£ I L/'I I ';/ I :P,r,,,i,n,,;,,. /- CJ 'j.- I-II ,:;t:;J- --43~ J L .5 q ~re--' J o/ ,,r__,_.._,,..,, ~ &)7/jf/,~ ~ ~ ¥- 71_. h- ..J-1~1J!: ~ ~I V '¥--J~.A;.,·vt,~1/ & 'f:. (2,1, 1~;; 1/ ~ r; -#M'V\~~ Id ~ ~ lrr- "'# I 1 01-- J ,, ~hn-- ·-~~J •W•1 ~ 'rw ~ • J:1ti___,,~ . S 3 ?1-dL- . �NAME ,...., 'JI' AGE OCCUPATION �• AGE f.~(_., ~~- ~-. 11/a ~,- 1--ow»Uh.. �,- NAME AGE OCCUPATION ��.,.. ��I~ • / '/ TRIAL JUSTICE COURT V.) t..9-✓J.f~ µ,o fa} ~ ,Li~c(yu,•<-A_,.,J µ~ft~~~~1~ - 8,"f~~b/=~- - - - - �Witness Sub 18 oena Commonwealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded, in the name of the Commonwealth ;,Q~, in the pending case of t/;(,•11,,u 1Lr1 of Virginia, to summon.-,-,-________ /J!w ../h/ll1"' t2+, Jw ~ i--4.{,,([7fl Jii; v. --l-¥--'f"--=--'==-=---~--"n~~~rfMAM~11;,v"'--'-=----,-, ----=~~--"----~----=-=-=-==---------Given under my hand this Joj:4 day of ~ r , 19 Jf? . JkwJif!Jtt~ _ �Trial Justice Court L . Docket No. )'Sa' v.} Witness S.ibpocna ~~~ ~ e4wJ , ~ ~~ �Witness 18 Sub oena Commonwealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded, in the name of the Commonwealth George A. Bowers, Hunter B. Lloyd, Dinges Jr., of Virginia, to summon _________ _ Laur~ _ Dinges,---"a=n~d _____ I M-i.1-lard • to appear before the Trial Justice Court- of said County, sitting at_--=H=a::..::r::....:r:::...i=s-=o..:cn::..::b:....;u=r=g~,-V--=a=-:•:..._ ______ _ in said County, on __ l_2_t_h ___ day of of that day to give evidence in behalf of __ in the pending case of Commonweal th July , 19 38 ,atthehourof A. _:C,,,_o,.,,...mm.....,,o,.,.n~w=e..,_a_l...,,t,.,.h.,.______,o..,_f...___."T[i,....au •._________________ v. Strawderman, &.c. JI',-----------------------------------------Given under my hand this __ 10:00 -~7~t=h~ __ d.ay of __ ~J'=u=l~Y'---------- M. _ �Executed county of the within Laura Dinges on the 9th ·ctay of July,I938,within the Shenandoah,by deliverin 6 a true copy of summons in writing to Hunter B.Lloyd, and Millard Dinges.Jr.,in person. /J~. 1/I~ c c;;:_""' 6/"~e~ d' s.s.c.va, ~t ~/ a 0 ~ c+ :<: Cl.) p' ~ I-'• c+ ?,<> (l) • :::s rn rn (l) CJ) 0 ._,.., ..... §' ~... ... ::, Cl) « n, Cl> Cl> CJ) (/) ~ 'O 0 c+ :s p, Cl) i ::::s ... §.. n ::, I» a a 11 0 I ~ tj 0 ~ n, ... g: z Cl) I)) ~ ..... e. I-' 0 f ....... C "' ..... rt n ~ () 0 C >"I rt �Witness 18 Sub oena Commonwealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded, in the narn:~ of the Commonwealth to ,ppm be/me the Tri,! Ju~Jt' in said County, on Comt of said County, sitting at IY - day of_ ~ of v· ginia, -~,;,,,_ , 19dl_, to summon _________ ~ 1 _ 11':" at the hour of_~f_f}~~/£~-~eh~--- of that day to give evidence in behalf of_....,_D.....,..~~L~~~~~~~~~~........,11J14"'-==-c..._------------------ in the pending case of_.1...~~~.::....::..;::........::c.....=.---=----=-W£cj=--=--/,__U<=...::;_ _________________________ v. __.~~~. _ ' .v /;6'-'-'--"'U,u)~~~--""-:----~-' ------------ Given under my hand this ___ /__ - __ day of __ __,,J'--N=~<..___c:+--------·• ZI 19~. ~M~ �, ~ ~ ,f Trial Justice Court JI -~ 1~ No . Docl'.et ~c IR.tl/lMµ~ utttiJ.11/v , ~~ v. } Witness S ubpocna ~ ~ ~ ~ ~, ~ w~ ('' \ �• t �# l it I �C01~10NWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM,to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said The grand and for jurors the body of said ing said Court at its present that county, a certain Luthern Congregation, enter Luthern with of the Carr, church Congregation, in the to steal, roils of galvanized roofing in the chattels said said take, building and carry St. then of the Commonwealth of Virginia. sworn in Court Sidney Strawderman, and sent before dollars, being away, ~gainst is found on the testimony jury to.give Congrefound, the peace of D. F. Davis, and George A. Bowers, the grand John's and there uthern and there and dignity ~-A.Rhodes, then and aWf{y, and eleven John's did steal, indictment and carry St. of forty-five feloniously This take, did break building_ of the value church John's of the said church do in said of St. feloniously of the said oaths June 1, 1938, the property situate, in and now attend- upon their 193~, goods and chattels feloniously gation, term, building, being, of the goods ad of Rockingham, on or about there the Commonwealth of Virginia, county October Benjamin intent, County: witnesses evidence. �--r· l HE Commonwealth v} Indictment Benjamin ~ Carr Felony October term, 1938 A True Bill: ~;m:~ \fitnesses: ,, D. F. Davis W. A. Rhodes ✓ Sidney /George Strawderman A. Bowers D. W. Earman Commonwealth's Attorney �Commonwealthof Virginia, RockinghamCounty,To-Wit: .............. ,l~.r ........................... .....~ .. , of the said County of Rockingham, ------ (J. P. or Bail Commissioner) ·~~.~ ' •~7z::;z~~m~~wc,hh of Vi<gin" ,.ch in~::,::~ (:f to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, for the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severa ly waived their homestead exemption to their recognizance; yet upon this condition: 0 .................. .~....... ~ ....... That if the said... 7Rtfl£- lvs ~ Court of ef /IC~~ /f..2. r._ . ~A,.,~, ~., shall personally appear before /~~ the Courthouse .... ....q:enn thet'eot, eeieg . / ..~........ day of the of said County, on the ~ daJ-of_ ...... and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the said charge, and then and there answer ::~~• '~ und« ,~d mogniz,n:h:~: ~=d :: charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN \VITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature this ... ........ / ..................... , 19 ................ . .. 7. .... day of �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: who stands charged with and indicted for a f elony--m.isJe And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. day And have then and there this Writ. :;'"~'·..;:tJ~~~s7:~~·R""~l::~,:'.•~:~•~''.~~:::,'.~~:~~ Massanetta Paper Co. Print FORM NO. 457 ~ ��Commonwealth of Virginia: To the eriff of Rockingham Co n ;y, G~ting: ............ .......:...U.r ...... . You are hereby commanded to summon .........~~···········~ ·················•··································································································································;·•························· :: :~::a:, :i:::,e a~~.:::g:h:f ..t7..7-~tta:;:/1.. to t"t;fy ~~·~·~·i·~~~~......~~~~:t... ~t..'.~~...~~~~~ ..:..~.1~sethereo , •~:,'.'~e:::::;: th, G~~~ 1.~~: who stands charged with a felony misde-meanor. - And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. Witness,,,f. J5O¥RT d,y •f THE SWITZER, Clerk of our said 01trt, at the Court Home, the ..//. ~'. S£1lVJCE. PRESS, 19 HARRISONBURG, And have then and there this Wri'd VA. Jf, and ;n th,Jh.. -'.~~ .............. Cle,k �Not finding Sidney Strawderman at his usual place of abode,Bxecuted Oct.,I2th,I938,by delivering at true copy of the within summons to Dora Wean his Mother in person at said Sidney Strawdee man usual place of abode Dora Wean being a member of his family above the age of I6 years,and explaining t~ iu~ort th~reof to her. _!i]I!,'~-Deputy for J. J 0 0 w. Bazzle,s. R. c . • • "2 #> ~ Q) J a, f:cl ¾ Ol .. ~ ~ ~ "- ~ •rl ~ ' ~ \:J ~ Q) ..c: (I) ~ •0•1rs'atzzns: ·!A • .r .roJ .a~ndaa-· ~d;-q •uos.red u1 qo~e s.reMog pu9 sepoqa•v•ma oi suoumms u1qi1M eqi Jo idoo an.r~ u ~u1.reA1taP lq'8£5I'qi~r'•ioo pa~npex~ •v •oen --- 1- • 6;> ..--~;--·:.,.~-:.-.-. .10.(dO{)&A.Q 'If llUl~l\!I �COMMONWEALTH V. ) Felony BENJAMINCARR ), I (hb) ,. ~ I # �( � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Robert Strawderman, Sydney Strawderman, and Benjamin Carr Subject The topic of the resource Felony Breaking and Entering Stealing Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with breaking and entering and theft Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1938 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_013_014 Carr Strawderman https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_021_009_commonwealth-v-roger-milton-lowe-jr-.pdf ee4f3a781e870e49f5103aee3c44e5f8 PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In The Circuit Court of Rockingham County, The Grand Jurors October of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and for the body of the County of Rockingham, Circuit Court of the said Roger Milton Lowe, Jr., County aforesaid, a deadly ammunition, did enter Rockingham National located County, upon their oaths and feloniously, a certain a certain .22 rifle, banking present the daytime, with the intent in violation of Section the that 1963, in the armed with loaded with ball being The Grottoes Rockingham County, to commit larceny 18.1-90 in while house, Bank of Harrisonburg, in the Town of Grottoes, amended, against now attending on the 23rd day of Sepember, unlawfully weapon, to-wit, Term, 1963 Branch, Virginia, in of money therefrom, of the 1950 Code of Virginia, the peace and dignity as of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the evidence Strawderman, Spitzer, Deputy Sheriff witnesses to give evidence. of Miss Frances Eaton, Sheriff G. M. Wilcox and Deputy Sheriff sworn in open court and sent A. L. W. A. to the Grand Jury �INDICTMENT James R. Sipe Commonwealth's ~ Attorney A TRUEBILL ROGERMILTONLOWE,JR. v. COMMONWEALTH armed Hank robbery �PRE-SENTENCEREPORT St~:mton, Virginia November 18, 1963 NAME: Roger Hilton Lowe, Jr. MARITALSTATUS: '1arried NO, OF DEPENDENTS: Two ADDRESS: Route #3 Harrisonbur~, Virginia OFFENSE: Robbery By Force AGE: 25 (Born Febru SEX: Male cy 1, 1938 DEFENSEATTORNEY: Mr. Donald Litten (Appointed) COI1IT•1o:t\J\'!EALTH ATTORNEY: Mr. James R. Sipe RACE: White COURTACTION: Roger 1'-ilton Lowe, ,Jr. appeared in the Rockini:-ham County Circuit Court on October 21, 1963, ,rith the HonorablP Hamilton Haas presidin~• The defendant ·as indicted on a char:e of Robbery by Force and throw;h the advice of his appointed attorney, Mr. Donald Litten, he entered a plea of ='.1.ilty to the indictment. The Court found the defendant fUilty as charP:ed in t.i,,'3 indictment but withheld imposi t::..on of sentence until a Pre-Sentence Report could be presented, ,rhic-1 uas requPsted by the defense counsel. The subject was remanded to the Rockin[ha.111 County Jail to await tbe presentation of a Pre-Sentence Report. This man has been in custody since his arrest on September 23, 1963. OFFENSE: The subj Pct is charged by an indictment that he did on Septe 1 ber 23, 1963, 'Jrile armed with a deadly weapon to-wit: a .22 caliber riflP loaded n.:.th balJ ammunition, did enter the Roch.i.ngham National Bank of Harrisonburo-, Grot::,oes Branch, with t e intent to co:mmit larceny of money therefrom in Violation of Section 18.1-90 of the 1950 Code of Vir~inia. The ,rictim of this offense was the Rockin["haJ11 National Bank at Grottoes, Virginia, nd the codefendants were Robert Harrinp;ton, Jr. and James :Miklos. Accordin~· to tLe subject, the offense occurred as follows: He stated that he arid codefenc1ant Hiklos hod planned to r;o to th,, State of Nen Jersey on Friday, SepteP1.ber 20, in order to tak James Miklos' wife to her home in New Jersey. Th'"' s bj8ct stated that on Friday, September 20, that he, codefenc1ant Tiiklos, ¥.;rs. Miklos, and a Robert Black traveled to New Jersey and they traveled in a car which was owned by Robert Black. The s 1.1bject stated tbat on Friday he drank a couple of beers and when hP. went home his wife did not uant him to e;o to New Jersey, as she knew he had been drinl ·nr;. The subject advised t'.at since he had promised i•Iiklos previouslv t 11at lP "oul :1 cro to New Jersey, he .ecided to ~o even thou·h his w-ife objected. 0 ThP. sl·bjC'ct stated h1 dro•re the car an :l tliat all three of tl e men drank beer and whiskey while traveling. The subject advised that they ret 11rned to Washinr,:ton, D. C. on Saturday and he spent the nizht with other friends in Washin~ton, and codefendant Miklos anc1 Black stayed elsewhere. The subject reported that they returned to Harrisonburg- on Sunday, September 22, and mentioned that they had been drinking beer and some uhiskey intermittently all weekend. He st,ated that when tr "Y retrrned to Harrisonburg he dies not o home, but let Mr. Black out at his house a.'1d hP and codefendant Miklos kept tre car, afterwr-ich they went to several restaurants in Harrisonburg and continued to drink, etc. 0 �,/ �RE: Ro;:::;erMilton Lote, Jr. PAGE: 2 • • • • • • • • • . The s bject stated th the anr codefendant 1uklos met co'efen'ant Harr:n~ton around 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 22, reportedly at Susie 1 s Lune.- in Harrisonb rg .. Uhile all three of' t 11en " re dr:nkin'"" beer, codefendant 1,1iklos reportedly mentioned robbing the banko 0 The subj ct stated that they drove aroun 4 most of the nirht, and early Monday morning they uent to Armstrong 1s Restawant and picked un a 022 r· fle 1 1hich he had taken there pre"l,r o'.1sly to have repaired. T'ne s 1bject stated t -:it thL run h'ld. not been fi.ring correctly and he had taken it to a man who lived over the Armstronc Restaurant to rave t ...is gun repaired, and he mentioned trey nicked up this "'11I1 Monday before t.e ·un had been repaired. 0 The subject advised that t~ev than proceeded to the GrottoGs Area,and ile in the Grottoes Area drank a couplP more beers. He stated that they then went to the bank, but di not enter then as there 1 mre customers in thr bank. He stated they drove around som an' tren had a flat tire which th"'Y had to fix. They then went back to the bank at apnroximately 10:50 a.m. The subject stated they p rked the car at tr"' Bank's entrance and t:w.t h6 and code fen ant Farrington entered the bank ar 1 he tallrPd ,;Ii.th ont- o~ th 0 Bank Teller's concern:i.n"" an auto loan. A short wr.ile later, codefendant Miklos entered the bank 1r' th the .22 r' fle. Accordin to the bank employees present at that time, 1'1.oneyuas taken from only on9 cash drawer and after tli. money was ~otten, tlc three fer.tale bank employees wer~ locked behind an iron ·ate in the bank vault as the door of the vault was not closed, and then t.1-if..s 1 1bject and t:1e ccdefendants left t: c.. bank. Accord:i.n~ to the bank employees, $6,210.00 was taken and all o ... this money was recovPred exce t $208.50, vrich n1s covered by insurance. They reported there Trere no customers present at the ti.me of the robbery arlQ that no one was injured or mistreated physically. lfter the robberv, the subject and his codefendants left int' P car an' uere prehended by law enforcem~nt authorities approximately one-half hour later in Montevideo Area. Th subject arid his codefendants renortedly di 1 not res· ct Hone ·er, they •r re ar,proximately three-fourths of a mile fr~m treir ca.r -rhen uere apprehended. apthe arrest. they Thl- subjPct stated he could give no def:i.n:i.te reason for be.; n 6 im·olved in such an offense, hut mentioned that he had been drinking fairly regularly all weekend cmd mention d h0 wanted to 11back out", but did not, in order to 11save face 11• Accordins to infoF11.tion received from tl-i.e law enfor~ msn.,_ author.:.ties, the we pon was a .22 caliber rifl'J which uas loaded, but was not fired d 1 rin~ thr> offense. 0 PRIOH RECORD: The subject appeared in t c Rocl,in h . County Court on Au -ust 3, 1961, c' ar:ed with illegal registration and he paid fine and costs o:: $13. 75. The s11bj('ct stated this -ras on ~ company vehicle hP uas rn-ine;. ThS: s .bject rP.-app a.red in the Rockingham County Court on February 5, 1963, cliar"·ed with illefal rec,istration and pa:.d fine and costs of' $30.750 Th subject was charged ·'it~L mlav-rf..:l entrv in Um· York City on J.ll.y 4, 1958, a.rd this char~e was dismissed. He also appeared in the Fairfax Juvenile Court, Fa-:rfa.x, Vir~in:.a, on October 26, 1955, charged uith assaw.t, and he was released ·.:. th a warn.ins. �t • 0 �RE: Roger Vri.lton Lowe, Jr. PAGE: 3 ......... . FAM.ILX HISTORY: Roger Nilton Lowe, Jr., white married male, age 25, was born February 1, 1938. He is the second of five children born to the marria~e of Ro~er }'Iilton Lowe, Sre and Carrie Louise Mosher Lowe. The subject's father stated that he aTd his wife were married in 1929 at Arlington, Virginia. The subject's father, Roger Nil ton Lm-re, Sr., age 48, stated he was born on Hay at Leesburg, Virginia. The subject's father stated he completed high school and attended one year at Shepherdstovm College, Shepherdstorm, rest Virginia. He presently resides at th~ Valley Trailer Park, Route #3, Harrisonburg. He reported he enjoys '""oodhealth and is employed as a well driller for Mr. Georfe F. Burner, HcGaheysville, Virr;inia. This man reported he is a member of the Methodist Church, however, attends the Greenmount Church of the Brethren at the present time. The subject's father has been in Court for traffic violotions and being drunk and disorderly, b1 1t reported no felony record. The s bject 1 s father is living 1<l th a Mrs. Effie Dean and it was reported that this couple has lived together for 17 years. 5, 1915, The subject's mother, Carrie Louise Mosher Lowe, is reported to have been born in Arlington. Ver,r little information was received reo-ardin..; this woman; however, reports indicate that she Has very unstable, drank excessively, anc1 did not provide a suitable home for her children. Reports indicate that the Fairfax Welfare Department made numerous attempts to rehabilitate the subjE'ct's mother, but was unsuccesful. Accordinr; to the subject, his mother died on Au-::.·ust23, 1959, of double pneumonia. The subject has the followi.nc siblincs: Hary Louise Lowe - this child died of pneumonia when approximately one ye2.r old. Lowe - this child 1Jas placed out for adoption and the subject nor his father know his whereabouts. Laura Mar,.,.aret Lowe - this child was placed ort for adoption and her whereabouts is unknown. Caroly-n Sue Lowe - this child died of pneumonia ~hilr, an infant. Edgar Hilbert PERSOW.AL HISTORY: The subject is the victim of a broken home. His fath'"'r reported t},2t he was in the service when the subject was born an..::fnrther advised that he and the subject's moth8r separated from each other when the s 11bject was quite young. Accord.in~ to reports received from the Fairfax County Welfare Department, tl:.e S'.J.bject as well as his younger brother and sister were received into foster care in November of 1947 under an entrustment agreement filed by their mother, and official custody was received in 1948. It was reported that th-:: subject lived in many foster homes, but did not adjust satisfactorily, primarily due t0 t~~ attachment he had for his mother. It ,Jas reported that- thG welfare departm 0 nt attempted to work 1 .:. tt, Mrs. Lowe so she coPld better provide for her farrily, but this was unsuccessful ancl she was; therefore, unable to ever provide a suitable home for the children. As mentioned previously, the s· bject 1 s two younger siblings 1mre nlaced for adoption and he does not know their whereabouts. It was also reported that the s 11 bject was placed in the Blue Ridge Mountain School when he was approximately 12 years o:: are, but he did not stay in this school very long, and once again returned to the Arlinrton or Fairfax County Area. Reports indicate that the subject's custody was released from th" Fairfax County Welfare Department in July of 1956. 1 - �t • �RE: Ror:er Milton Lowe, Jr. PAGE: 4 . . . . . . .... The s·:J.bject marr~ Pd Joann Walton Lowe on Jun:: 23, 1957. This woman is a native of Rockingham. County. However, the marriac;e was reno.:".'tedly not congenial, and it ended ,n a divorce Dece~ber 28, 1962. The S".bi· ct then m:1rr.:..'..'d1 Jan 'a fa~r Smiti Lowe on January 10, 1963.. rr:"~ s :"j..::ct1s she ·•ras b01~r on July 6, 1942, at Elkton, Vir--:-i..nia. She completed the tenth Tade at Turner Ashby Hif,h School and is presently employed at tho H. D. Lee Cornp"ny at Broadway., Tl'L s11b7ect 's 1rlfe has one cYilrl by a previo·.1s marria~e who is Terry Lynn Milsted. This child ,,,as born January 7, 1961, and resides w.; th her mother. Since the off Pnse, t1',, subject 1 s ·':..fe has been li••inr u:Lth her n rents at tl~c VaJ ley Tra-i l r Park, Route tf'.3, Harrisonburg. -;,._;_festated 0 It shoulrl also be noted that tr.e subjPct reported hP was separated from his father wher- his parents separated and that he.. did not know his fath"r's whereabouts until a S:"ort uhile after his moth'"'r died in 1959, an,' he indicated that he had not seen his fat 11er for approximately 17 years. HOMEAND NEIGJ-i'BORHOOD: At t . .; t.:..me of ths offense, th 0 s 1 1bjrct 1,1as livin_ witri his wife and step-child at the Valley Tra·.1er Park, Route #.3, Harrisonbur:', Virginia. Th'3 subject was renting a two-bedroom house trailer and paying 'J,68.0o per month. As the report woulrl indicate, the subject has also lived periodically in Arlinr·ton ancl the Washin::ton, D.C. Area, and also in New York. EDUCATION: It was r~·ported that the subject completed the seventh grade in thE' Fairfax County "Area. It was furth:;r reported that he dropped out of school while in the eighth grade shortly after his sixteenth birthday anc was tryin to establish a home with his mother durin: that tim,. IN'l'E.ttESTS Al'JD ACTIVITIES: -----------The sPbjsct stated ht enjoyed playing a guitar, and sports. huntins, fishinr-, ;,nc. also enjoyed listenin~ to records, RELIGION: Tre s bject renorted he i~ ;:i_ m:mber of t 11e Hetl-o '.ist tended churc'.1 in the past triree years. Church, however, has not at- HEALTH: The sub.;ect is anproximately 6' 2 11 tall, weirhs 175 pounds, has fair complexion, blue eyes, anr li ,ht brown hair. The S'lbject has a noticeab.L':l scar on thP back of his right wrist anr also a number of tattoos on bot 1 of his arms. The subject stated thc1t he has had thee hernia operations, and he reported he had a heart murmur. The Slibject stated h has the habit of smokinE, did drink occasionally, but denied the use of narcotics. 0 Thrr.;ng- interviews, tr10 subj2ct appeared to be co-operative ancl truthful. He indicated remorse and it is felt that he now realizes the seriousness of tl 1 is offense. ��RE: Ro~er Hilton Love, Jr. PAC'i-E: 5 . . . . . . .•. • Th':osubject could 5ive no postive motive for committinc this cri.me other than the fact that he had been drinking and did not have enough sense to "back out 11• The subject has had no military experience and stated service because of his havin;; a heart murmur.. EMPL011'1EN'l': Social Security No. he rras rejected .from military 226 46 7990 The subject's main ..rork experience has been that of a laborer, workinr; mainly on construction jobs and also worJc,d in NeH York at different firms as a shipping clerk. Thl- subject stated t11.at he has been employed in the Harrisonburg Area at the Berman Bag Comp&"lyanc1 the Pioneer Construction Company. He h'l.s als0 been employed at t .e Nielsen Constrllction Compa.rwon several occasions and was tmrldn'-' there at th" time of the present offense. The Sl1bject was employed at thP Nielsen Construction Comn1.nyfrom Aun-1St 1, 196::3, through September 19, 1963. According to one of the forernen at the Nielsen Construction Company, the subject was a satisfactory employee. This man advised that the subject was a very p-oorlworker, also dependable, did ,..;hat h"' was asked to do, ar,-l d;" not cause any trouble :Jhile on the job. He die menti_on that the subject was off from work occasionally. It should be noted th1.t th, subject became acquainted Hi th his codefendants while workinn- for the Nielsen Construction Company. The svbject indicated no resources or sizeable debts. PLAN: Several people .-rere contacted while makin'~ t 11is investication. However, they did not express many feelings concerning the subject, as the subject is not too well known in this area. If and when the subject is relc,ased from custody, it is probable that hf' can return to live with his wife as s 11e has indicated a definite desire to live with him upon his release, and it is also felt that the subject's father would be wi.llin[, to provide a home and employment would have to be securedo Respectfully yours, ~ ~~~ L V. Leroy Harsh Probation and Parole Officer VLH:glb ��In the Name of the Commonwiealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ......................................................................................................................... . ····················································~~.~.~ .... ~!~~~.~.~... ~.~!.~J:1.~ ... ~!.~.;;.~~~.? ....Y.~!.&.~~.~~ ....................... ····················· ................................................... Sheriff ..A ....L.•...Strawderman .............................................................................. . .................................................... Deputy .....her if f ..G.•...M•...Wile ox ......................................................................... . .................................................... Depu tY ..Sheri.f £ ..W•...A.•...Spitzer to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham o'clock, a. m., on the Commonwealth ...................................................................... . County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 ~.1.~J:; .. day of ..Q-9.~.QJ?.~.f .............. , 19.§J .., to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the before the Grand Jury, against .............................................................................................................. . Rooer Milton Lowe Jr. ·····················•···•••······························t:>·····································'··················•················•······························································ who stands charged with ~clixtell}{m- a felony misdemexmx. And this you shall not omit under penalty. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, JAMES R. SIPE, Commonwealth's burg, Virginia, at the Court House, theJZtb. of the Commonwealth. Attorney for Rockingham County and the City of Harrison- of .........0.cJ,;.QJ?..~.+: ....................... , 196.J .., and in the i..a~.t.h. year �I t jlt ~CUTfO•..Lb ;:/Z:-- ~.2--IN 1li! COt.MY ~OCKINGHAM BY (;[~:'/f:Zl:'~O A TRUE COPY OF THE WITH!N~~~ .. . w~---·-~~------<~ ._g ..·. 'ef/-a, x:_-2~~;, ..... . __ 1 T:.••• - .: . ... . ...~-~-- tJ~ a_,., _ ::z:; -- ~·•·•· - . ,:::_.. ~,. Ls '--- ~IVDER_. . , ,,,'""" ~. ·•-···->·11.c. ' : ... ~_. '•l I ,.__,;..,;s.;r;, �i h in ", I , ~ ~ j!j, 1~1o' I X J ��Comp. Form 18 f STATE OF VIRGINIA ~ OF Harrisonburg No .._____ To-Wit, _ City TO ANY SHERIFF OR POLICE OFFICER: James R. Sipe Whereas, has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, Justice of The Peace (Title) of the said John G. Ieake City ~ (Name) that._______________ _ Rog~r Milton Lowe, Jr. Rockingham in tmaEXi:d County _______________________________________ 23rd did on th._______ day of 63 : Unlawfully __________ anv feloniously, , 19__ September while armed with a deadly weapon, to-wit: did enter a certain a .22 rifle banking house, to-wit: Branch, in the daytime, with intent ~~e loaded w.i.th ball Rockingham National to commit larceny ammuniti n, Bank Grottoes of money, in violation section 18.1-90 of the 1950 Code of Virgmnia as amended, against dignity of the CoI11ll.omrealthof Virginia _ of the peace and These are, therefore, to command you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the Rockinghan County Court of ~- County, the body (~ of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and to be furthP.r dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon : color Address □ color Address □ color ----- Address □ color Address □ color Address □ as witnesses. 23rd Given under my hand and seal, this._____ day September n7J,.-----rt'------____,;L'-------, of ___ f ~zkZ (Title of Iss':;mg Officer) JUSTICE OF TIIB P~CE (Seal) �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF -----------------------, I. a to-wit: Judge of the County Court Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid, State of Virginia, do certify that and -------------------------to the Commonwealth ($ ________ ), as his sure\ _____ 4 of Virginia , have this day each acknowledged Dollars in the sum oi ------------------·------------------- to be made and levied of their respective goods and chattels, be rendered, yet upon this condition: themselves indebted That the said _____________ of lands, and tenement~ _ County, on the ____ ----, _ to the use of the Commonwealth to Circuit Court shall appear before the County day of ______________ _, 19___ , at _______ M., at ________________ ,Virginia, and at any time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court thereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the charge in this warrant, to answer for the offense with which he is charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain in full force and effect until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court; and upon the further condition that the said -,------,-----------------shall keep the peace and be of good behavior for a period of ___________ from the date hereof. 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DESCRIPTION OF PRISONER Last known address ----=3 Color ~J __ ;--___ /'- - ✓ - -"-!..--~----' ~ Height.__~L_=i=-I---=--"-' Eyes,___ _ Marks------------=------------------------Age r Date of Trial < Occupatio,~---C=-_Q/.___::_~--=--=-------------------- -~,'-/-+-1-----=}__==-_2___ 6_-=-------==----------------- I 7 5 --Weight.._-"----'---'-"'---- ��,t/; Docket No. 0 f OCT 1963 COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA ) VS.~) Felony (armed bank robbery) ) ROGERMILTONLOWE, JR.~ / 17 Donald D. Litten cl. ---~------------P· Own ( ) Appointed 1963 Oct. 21. Return ,... ." I -;: r 0 C ( x) of Grand Jury. 11/117 Oct. 21. Accused arraigned and plea of guilty entered; evidence heard, accused found guiltyl imp. of sentence deferred and case referred to Prob. Off. for presentence report; accused remanded to jail. 11/;~o Nov. 22. Report of Prob. Off. filed; punishment of accused fixed at eight (8) years in State Pen. 11/141. £-. '70 y ) 3 ~r 0 'Vo CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA. �""'-<.. ... 0 .. z z ? z'" _< ........ ?,, u "' 0 ;r r > ... ~ ,, ?' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Roger Milton Lowe Jr. Subject The topic of the resource Robbery by Force Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with robbery by force Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1963 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_021_009 Lowe https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_013_016_commonwealth-v-rosser-smith-morris.pdf f7ee1792c69bc656543d1b7f11ffd966 PDF Text Text ) I J J ���'?1 .. . Date .................................................... 19:---~~ Name ......................................................................................................................... . Address ....................................................................................................................... . Sex .............................................................................................................................. . White or Colored ....................................................................................................... . Cash ........................................................................................................................... .. 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ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said C urt, at the Court House, the...... a/ •••••• ~. ~1, Massanetta Paper 192, Co. Print aad ;, J_l}e;z;:;.~~th .. Clul FORM NO. 457 �~-' l •. ~. . V ... 0 Q g • :, .., ill °" ;a ' ....... �Commonwealth of Virginia: !l__ m- Tot You are hereby commanded to summon.tJ' ..:,....f./.1 ..... .. . ::::~:::~:~t.t~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: who stands charged with a felony misdemeanor. And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. t:f::;- Witness, ]. ROBERT SWITZE , Clerk of our said Co rt, at the Court House, the ......2:lf.......... d,yof THB l,Y+:0_ S£RVIC£ PRESS, HARRISONBURG, 1,},,ndmth, YA. J~;e;:;:::::l~. Ck>-k �~ v v 8 ~~i' ~ \)..__ c::;"t!. • ~ ~ ~ i~ ~ v c: ~ ~ E i .. 1 'l ! 1 -.. �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff :: ;~;~r of Rockingham County, Greeting: o':;::;: :.e:~d :,:~L.t};~~;.~:.~ ... ~ :... ~~.~~.~:.~... ~:... ~~.~~.:~:... ~.~... '.'.~~ ... ~.~~·~·~···~·~·~:e I :;1 to..testif:y..and..the.truth..to.say·i···~ ~~························•·············· who stands charged with and indicted for a felony m-i-&d.en-roarwt-.--And this you shall not omit under penalty of £ I 00. Wit~ ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of And have then and there this Writ. our said Court, at the Court House, the....2:-.r!. .......... . day of_...................... !..:......................... 19.?.f_...., and in the !..~.~··········:llear of t2f Com~wealth J-11 ... ~ Massanetta Paper Co. Print ;r::f:.; ~r ..............., FORM NO. 457 Clerk �/a~/ ~ ~ "'3 ~ \ t7,j ~ ~ ~ ~ ,., ,.. "" C (; ff? J d'f ,d-,{ otl C '0 ... 0 �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: o the Sheriff You are ~~.k .....~ ..... &M~~ hereb}}commanded to summon......l ...~: :.ft~ ...JJ..-,, .. :.rt7~ ...7/11-~ ......... e.. of Rockingham County, ........ d ... ~ ..... Y- ................. ·.~ ..::~:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::;~•' o'~;~:~: ~':.~d:: :L'h/~;,~;e,' ~''?~~•~•'~: t~, ~•-•~' ~'"" of al to testif}}and the tru h o sa}}in behalf of he Commonwedlt~gainst ~ --1.... -~ ··············································- Greeting: ~LJ ~'~J. 1 ........................ :.................................................... . ~.~........................................... . ·····-············· who stands charged with and indicted for a. felon}} misdemeanor. And this }}ou shall not omit under penalt}} of £ I 00. And have then and there this Writ. ~?~~~~~:tt~~I::· ,:~.~if i~;;2,:~~=• :··~ da}} :;,•_:':J: .• Massanetta Paper Co. Print FORM NO. 457 �. J-'--u/7cJ- ~- a. true lJO mmCiiln .. ~, r-1~ J:){j?, ~........: 8 ~(_ "-/~!. Executed the -1)thin Jan.,3rd,I93f,by delivering a true s~ons to K. R. Burke in person. .Jl--~-----Deputy ~ ·'-- ~ ~~ for J. w. Bazzle,s. ~ r\ r· t ~ ~~ ~ u1in1• or t,1, /copy R. of c. �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: Yoo o<e hmb~ ''.mmond,d lo_,ommon..~~---~~, to appear before the Judge of the Circui Court of Rocleingham Counl:y, at the Court House thereof, at 9 :30 o'clock, a. m., on thd-J 19...ff.. ..f'to testif:y and the truth to ...... a:y of_.......... ~~········ sa:y in behalf of the Defendant in the prosecution of the Commo;,-ealth against........ ,........................................ . ~ ...~ ...~....................... ~........__J ................................. . ··························································(_•!f who stands charged with and indicted for a felony-misdemeanor-.And this :you shall not omit under penalt:y of £ I 00. Witness, of J. ROBERT =1t,(_ Massanetta SWITZER, • Paper Co. Print 19if, And have then and there this Writ. J.:..@:{:-L Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the...... and in th,~=::::;z:::~• 1•b~. FORM NO. 5 Cl"; �• :J .E 0 ID ~ ~ Ill ;, ,,. Ill ~ 00 ,, "ii a. ... tn >, J:l X ~ ! . iI .~ t\, ~'. ~ .j I t) ..., I :, C) (I) X [l'.J It) g .: -0 0 .Q a$ ... .... 0 rt. .... 0 ~ '"! l ~ C ! < :! ~ .c +-,I C ~ • ~ C >. tJ tl .. 0 C) 0 ~ C: ! = r �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff You are hereb:ycommanded to of Rockingham County, Greeting: summon ......................................... ·---···········-·········•··•·················································•·········- ..···························· ..······-• ..·••····················-------·--······......................................................................................................................... ----·········· . ---···················----·-········································································----···········································•····················································· --- to .. •••••••• .. •u••••••-•HooOO••••••• .. •• .. ••••••••o•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••-•••••••••••••••••o•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••-•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••O•Oo•••••••••••o••••• ~~d:: :Lj~;...i~.c:: ~;:~~~°..c.k: ...... ~~·=···~ o;:?f attotht:s~f:ur~n;ot:seett:~~eo:~ sa:y in behalf of the Defen 81t in the prosecutio of the Commonwealth against........ ,........................................ . ................................................................ ~....................... :...C.Q ...~.................................... . who stands charged with and indicted for a felon}) misdemeanor. And this :you shall not omit under penalt:y of £100. Witness, . ROBERT SWITZER, Massanetta Paper Co. Print .Z...7... . Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the...... .i!_7, end da:y of _______ ____________ -~-________ J9 __ d., And have then and there this Writ. in th'ji!:;;..--"'"' _,1 ___ ' ____ C o,m ___ onwcol - FORM NO. 5 Cht �r ��t �f I L ��~n,f,~~~~C_ 01let ~~.,/£. c;., v,_., C,p-t, /; 1 le;. I ---- I r->fc, 7 %° u D--; ,, ✓ . t..t. f 4- /I l l'/4~ i,-;~-·,i.k-;f' .,,/ /:, a--/f -i , _~· I!'> I t ,-1.- J t At: .c. 2 ¥ ()'-1,t. 'J : . , I~ r , <.~ • ~ a- L,.,_,. p/ C 1✓ tt A l"1 c-:J-c f f. C! c ('!t, ·,.., 1 At.~ t. au Pl ;ft 1 ._, t 1, ' ~ ,, ~ t:"l /4 /7f.;c,., rt'~ ~(, ~~ t I ,/ I ~ c:¥~~-J .,, ~"' 'F,~ ~ p,_;_~ ,:?,,,~ , Cr I ~ 1 ~t?.t .r- A, y ✓..., _ tJ1{ tJ, I/ r..-,, /;,_ ~ /1 ·;; ~~ r>. I I'/ tY" • r/ /?.1,IL'-'t- e t,J i {'"Ct_ e~ ~ J?.. , c' (1_ / c ~ ,,,3~ , t t l.e_ 0 r.., t ". r ,/i ,,-....._ I/fa~ It 1 ~~ ~ / ' • --~n_.,,/ \ r i:(..; - I �r �~ ---~&_~ I/ trz ------- -------- ff. ~ tA 4'~c....-{ _---,,,_,L---#-'!l<td.JeL(_L ---4/// --+'4'_L - c +;---- - - - ---------- - l 'r c(-di-u!tt-t.C/}--n L__ ------/ ct., , h,l::Y1 ,. &1,ILL;,,dcc.) 7 _ --- 77 I _ �~, �SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 3, 1938, 4:40 P. M. I,Rosser will and accord, Smith Morris, 59 years make the following bing of Fannie Barton this is made voluntarily statement promises this Morris statement I live and have eight on said farm. Thursday, morning, was near children. Have been working for the past supper in the closet night old, wood all my wife a thing downstairs where she had throwed went to bed between after told girl and after shoe, Lorrain, I was very tired your shoe I looked but could not find I did not think 7:00 and 8:00 o'clock. I never to do next morning. when I heard my wife very little I was sleeping in the kitchen and went dovm stairs. There were two lights burning, in my split me and broke down and that night, I planned come. and was to cut her in the room over the kitchen doing around for breakfast It was breaking one in the kitchen room. ~~he doerf was e~e&-. I stopped the wood-box and set asked I made up my mind planning with one of my knives. it. she would tell I went to bed to stab my wife when day light what I expected on shoe which supper and went to bed. the shoe. house off my gum Mama throwed and slept up and dressed pulled My little for my other it. in his on for my shoes as I wanted I was very mad and tired dining and live day for Mr. Kite me, "Papa, undressed, about state- Fannie Barton and only could find my right in my sock feet, Then I went up stairs, this of for Mr. Edgar Kite two years, the wood-box in the kitchen. I ate or the purpose that I married December 1, and got home about dark, years shortly any threats on my part Virginia. I had been cutting thriteen the stab- December 2, 1938; and without when I got in the house and looked away". regarding me. near Elkton, to put them on that about on Friday and with the knowledge farm near Elkton boots statement do of my own free of reward being made to me by anyone for ment may be used against his of age, bottom chair day light. and one in the in the kitchen just I got near long enough and ��Statement of Rosser Smith Morris page 2. to put on the shoe for my right feet little foot. away with her back to me bending round sausage word passed my knives cakes between us. about 1tn'. out of my pocket, too low. I do not know how often I stabbed her but one time. waked all the children. on the floor and still went in an empty chicken foot and stayed three and met my oldest I did that, and I told to my brother Charles her. I aimed to stab off orris I stabbed her, think her she hollared was hollaring and of the table when I left. a rubber I for my other and then went on to the road coming towards through home, and he asked me why a passion," in Greene County. with him, then go to Earlysville the night there brother her in the but I don't over at the corner one night with my other one of and I got the blow a little or four minutes him "Jess, Not a then got up and walked over house to look for son Jesse making out down I pulled When I stabbed She fell eight so big for breakfast. opened it, but her arm knocked my lick and rolled over the table While I was setting to where my wife was and stabbed heart, My wife was about and left I intended to go to spend the next day and spend Edgar Morris, and then I did not know where I was going and did not care much, but I wanted to get away. I thought I would get to Charlies Maude would hide me and no one would find me. hide acres. in a pile of hay there I was not drinking the stabbing. that belonged a drop that and Charlie It was my idea to to Charlie. night or his wife He owns 500 nor the morning I did ��EXAKINATI N OF ROSSERS. had been examined by Dr. Armstrong, Patient found some prostate, sltght ardening of the arteries, some nee.rt chronic urmurs, myocarditis, secondary re.arts an e la; slig sclerosls of corona.ry and few pu~ cells ves els, in the urine Kin is heh enile, d been in jail. but he • and cooperated v ry ell. to~i Ont sensorium, the simplest ·uestion:' me ory, ity inabi and no ability emotional rather brutally little emotional standing of years. badlly. fe to cover his marked. about hat he had one. underlying He felt and remote memor He seened t span have, hen he snot'l'ed very very little under- There was an underlying of mistreatment. enty years, also, and even si tw1tion the murder, ideas fort to grasp or to compute or calculate. con- He stated at one time; whole family howed ome tendency to f bricate, make up stories . ental deficiency. Ever so often during again, confused seemed to be very clear treatea ag in tha.t his n, hew u d become markedly time and then, hole eficient re pon ..e and apparently _ e had been mistreate sixteen of recent rec,pon e to hi harassed -nd also examinati and shmrnd loss ·as also in an he showed an inability to rec 11, very tion and b: of StBnford-Binet, to fo m judgements His disorient a deficient sting He is very affable S'kNIL t' e of cat. rey haired, fusion enlarged and found 1n the laboratory .. patient, ffort tlr who and made the di gnosis probably a few red cells occasional ORRIS - MARCH 8, 1939. fr him the a short and under tand procedure. 5PNILf By means of tanford-Binet, he was found to have a mental age of between six and seven years. This test, \ JI �I l Q',Ij d b V d j j l n l �Page 2. Examination f Rosser S. (Contin ho ever, ls only of value 'orris - as· sen oriu. tn~t he co~ld n~t. llildcr5tcnd many his nswer , 1939 d) ev dent 0~ arch test. It wa tne que~tion .e-.c aue to cor:;.fusior.. rathe and than lac of intelli.eence. Finally, s.rterie ffient t_en, , ne s:10· nd ori rt has some recent fied . haUucinations exam1natlan. tion, he but _ent as insane ly of the in judg- delusions. He ima.g inc th y are although type of senile ould be interpreted defects with mild paranoid tion Certainly as paranoid n sho s hardening marked memory defects, duced by his incarcer befor t· is~ he rJ.ay have. had them s ck and cou d be c t/4-n~ man tim:tel at this pro- si- and leg al y this time cf the �• • 0 (t, o) 1J 1 t Il 1 I[ l 'I l;t - 'l !10 ..., ;t l j l bl.J.J l �~00D Nome~--' _j__~---- Hbg. ~-i-ef (method~----------~ Large Mononuclear ____________________ Roo/d ______________ D,1e 3-,-~~~--Q 1___'b__"(5r_Q_ Red Count ___ ______________________%, Lymphocyte -----------~-- Transitional ---------------- Description ---~ _of_•_____ ____ !_J,3'__ J_ White Count ______~]_ .... __{_o___~------ of Smear: ___________ % --- -------- % ~eutrophile ------ -7 ~------------% Eosinophile _____________________________ % ___J _______________% Basophile -----------~ Myclocyte _______________________________% Total Cells Counted REPORT~ ~-------- HARRISONBURG LABORATORY Harrisonburg, Va. ����HARRISONBURG LABO RA TORY Rockingham Memorial Hospital Harrisonburg, Va. Datd!ar., ..,.6., 1939 Name ...Ro.ss.er-. 8.. 11orr.is ........... . Address qi t:Y.____ Ja,~} Specimen C .rrL~.oo. Result ... . ...PE=gc1tlY.e. s . examined for . 'y,?hil.is ........... .. A.. .. ��Harrisonburg Laboratory Harrisonburg, Va. ��Physical examination of Rosser Smith Morris made this 6th.day of March, 1939, at the request of t.~e Commonwealth's Attorney of Rockingham County, Virginia. Rosser Smith Morris, white, male, 59 years of age 5 ft. weight 152½ pounds, gaunt in appearance, slightly pale. 8 in. tall, Superficial examination of eyes disclose a beginning arcus senilis, and a pterygium of the right eye, can readily count fingers with either eye, pupils are very small and sluggish. His mouth and throat normal with the exception that many of his teeth are out, a few broken off, and two or three are slightly sensitive; his gums are in good condition, and are free from pyorrhea; tonsils are small and not infected, and he does not show any evidence of sinus infection. The right lobe of the thyroid gland is slightly enlarged; he has a very slight tremor of fingers, not more than you would expect in a man of his age and under nervous strain. It is not my impression that this very slight enlargement of the gland is toxic in type. The chest is thin, the scapula prominent; he has an extremely prominent kyphosis which he says resulted years ago from having been struck in the back with the blunt end of an axe; the abdomen presents nothing of interest, the veins of the extremities are prominent. His peculiar culosis, but physical infection. shaped chest somewhat suggests the possibility of tuberexamination does not disclose any evidence of active The apex beat is approximately one inch below the nipple anq s;;~tly to the inner side, he has a low soft mitral murmur, systolic in timef.uis very irregular as to rate, volume, and intermissions; his blood pressure 1i2/104. The middle lobe of the prostate gland is slightly to void three or four times a night, but has no difficulty, practically free from pus cells. enlarged; he rises and his urine is The kidneys seem fairly normal, not withstanding the fact that the urine shows one plus albumen, and a rare granular cast, and some oedema about the ankles; however, he has a normal urea, a good morning urine concentration, practically normal systolic, and a reasonably fair diastolic pressure. Following a report of one plus albumen and sugar slightly positive to 8 drops, a blood urea and blood sugar was made which is normal. He denies any venereal disease at any time of his life, and in the absence of clinical symptoms, and negative Kahn, a spinal puncture -was not deemed necessary. His chief complaint is shortness of breath on exertion, and pounding of heart especially at night, and difficult vision, of fullness in the cardiac region. Knee jerk reflex is practically Chronic myocarditis, secondary anaemia; diagnosis Laboratory reports absent; Babinski and R,£mberg, negative. Conclusions: probably sclerosis of of eye condition defer. are attached. irregularity, and a feeling vessels, slight �t -.. ~ .' i. ~ ~ .... ♦ ~ , .. t t .1 ,,.,. t ·1. ,· .... .. ., < l • �JOSEPH R, BLALOCK, L. H, M. 0, SUPIERINTlrND&HT STATE HOSPITAL OFFICE SOUTHWESTERN BOARD OF STATE MARION, HU ■ BLE, ST&WAIID OF VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH HOSPITAL VA, September 2~, 1942 fUI ¼--I 3 - It;,~ I b - 3~/ Mr. J. Robert Switzer, Clerk Circuit Court of Rockingham County Harrisonburg, Va. RE~Rosser Smith Morris Dear Mr. Switzer! We wish to advise you that the above-named patient this Hospital September 19,1942 at 8:15 p.m. died in Patient was committed by the Circuit Court of Rockingham County on February 28, 1939 to the Criminal Insane Department. He was admitted March 19, 1939. He had been a patient here since the date of his admission. Yours very truly, ,~✓ •. ock, M. D. it ADH*H ��UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT UNIVERSITY, DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE VIRGINIA AND PSYCI-HATRY OF VIRGINIA D. C, WILSON. OF VIRGINIA March 11, 1939 HOSPITAL M. O. Mr. J. Robert Switzer, Clerk, Circuit Court of Rockingham County, Harrisonburg, Virginia. Dear Bob: Enclosed are notes dictated by me regarding :Mr. Rosser s. Morris. Hope these will be s.atisfactory. We are sending the original notes back with a few cross-outs, but if this is not satisfactory let me know and I can go into greater detail. you, especially seeing excellent dinner. Certainly enjoyed my visit with you and your family, as well as the With best DCW:p. regards, VerY- sincerely I am, yours, A)a,n;;/ t. a/d_. David C. Wilson, Encl. M. D. ��February Dr. David C. Viilson University of Virginia University, Virginia In e: C tlospit Illll1 ~s, 1939 l n~ealth Dear Doctor: I d,m enclosi ti·am. today, an· he as that ou perf rm t1 is convenient he would l next e -, • nd if notify ea coup t • s e o b 1n tni c&se b from t notes nece sary to h so I ougnt to A Vith e tercct by Judge Beryou a u re est 'u. ~ ·slble. I at t..11 uo it wi ri.in tne can ao go, pleu.se it is .uite i~ ly t e court repurter be reu notice. ·hyst bham wisnes, ' 6ht our!:', ver o you gooa. I am truly, J. 11.ober t Swl t.zet·, JRS:mb Enc. 1. ·o you that it wil be frvm Greene C unty, Clerk �U'Id I : OJ !:I 'l t, / �ST TE OF VIRGINIA, COUNTYOF ROCKING , to-wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF SAID COUNTY: The grand jurors of the State of Vir inia, and for the body of the county tending said Court!at its December term, present~ that Rosser Smith Morris, oaths of December, ously did kill the peace Court in the indictment ✓. county before and now at- 193~, upon their on the second day of Rockingham feloni- Barton Morris, against of the Commonwealth. is found A. R. Burke, ✓and anu sent said and murder Fannie and dignity This Bazzle, 1938, of Rockingham, in on the testimony . Da:r.t!s, witnesses the grand jury to give of J. W. sworn _in evidence. �..,-Murder Commonwealth ' v) Indictment Rosser Smith Morris Felony December term, 1938 A True Bill: 4,W._~ Witnesses: D. W. Earman Commonwealth's Attorney �IN THE CIRCUIT CvUhT iJF HuCIU G AU CvUiTY, VIhGI-Nii~• February ~6, 1939. Collmonweal th On an indi c tiaent '.I'tl,. Cvurt during the pendency fu a. f el.ony (murcie:r) hr:wirlg on y,irnterda ,, P~brua:ry or urn t1'i&l, 0J. t· • t from detei·wi eviclenoe then alre,ady to doubt tile sant ty of th~ d.efendb.J:.1.t bl.l16!::.iUspeno.eusaid for the purpose vf hav.ing the ed by a comr:nission a_ppo1nt David physician A introduced, c. skilled sani .ls pr·uvi,ded Wilson, there 1939,. ';:!:,71 was 1-euson.abl@ ground y of the uetendant by Cude Section o.t" tlhe Un1ver-sity in the diagriOBi3 ttie 4909, tri ..il uetorminuo·th n.uw of Vtrgin1a, of in,Hir ..it,y I w e amine CUPY, AT'.l'ES'!Ei_______________ ~ , Clerk. �-.,1.I1IO I Uv • ' D I ,U :, IUO IO ov I ""I ..( ( 'I b 11 ) ;rol al • rl;tl l"I 'I ~ u l J.• ..i V l. ,.,.i_J brut ~ 'I .lo ,. ... t,J p ~ ! ~ _.., .,) t --~ CJil 0 (J,J rl .a . u, !.) t .., J. .., V .l ,.., .l.J ..iu lu. J.. 1 "" r.; • . ., . ,J nl J..: l.., 1 ,.J.j • ~ .,/ ~ 1 (,, l.,., n I. - ' LJ £:. b J .. �COMMONWEALTH v. CHARG TO THE JURY. ROSSER SMITH MORRIS Your charge of the felony is to inquire as charged If you find dictment, and that and was willful, him guilty tent·iary him guilty deliberate for life, him guilty with malice aforethought and premeditated, him guilty deliberate degree then you shall more than twenty his punish- by confinement in the peni- of murder, than twenty him not guilty malice aforethought, and then you shall and ascertain for not less find his punish- than five him guilty nor degree but that he killed Fanr.ie Barton actual or implied, upon a sud- provocation, of voluntary ment by confinement of murder in the first aforethought, on reasonable more than five in the in- years. or of murder in the second degree, den heat, years. as charged and premeditated, in the penitentiary If you find without find and ascertain of murder in the second degree, ment by confinement find in the in- and the same was committed with malice was not willful, Morris as charged or for any term not less If you find dictment, of murder, in your discretion, is guilty or not guilty. the same was committed or, the accused in the indictment of murder in the first ment at death, whether or in mutual manslaughter, in the penitentiary combat, and ascertain for not less you will his punish- than one nor years. / If you find him not guilty or of murder in the second degree, but guilty tain of involuntary his punishment a fine against five years, him of not exceeding for not exceeding one year, If you find or of voluntary manslaughter, by confinement than one nor more than of murder in the first you will degree manslaughter, say so and ascer- in the penitentiary or in your discretion, for not less assess $1000, or by confinement in jail or both. him not guilty, you will say so and no more. �Commonwealth v) Rosser Smith Morris ' Charge to the Jury tr/ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Rosser Smith Morris Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Plea of Insanity Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_013_016 Morris https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_015_009_commonwealth-v-roy-edward-coffman.pdf b43c2ed731d257642ea0f97f8e0a61e7 PDF Text Text 6 A, ·est Warrant Th ommonwealth of Virginia,} T •t • h am C ounty, o-w1 R oc k 1ng To the Sheriff of Said County: Whereas, Mike Randall of said County, has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, J. Clerk of Trial T. J. or J.P. R_o __ C_o_f_f_m_a_n~_G_r_o_t_t_o_e_s~, _V_i_r_,g"'--i_n_i_a ______________ of the said County, that __ on the_~2=n=d~ __ feloniously take age of 15 years, of said peace child and dignity day of and one, Lucille from Mike Randall and the of arsons the Swartz, , 19 47 , in the said County, did December secrete C. and ha~in Commonwealth Randall, Georgia lawful char of Virginia e of the her Court _ unlawfully a female Randall, Justice child father ar.ainst and of the and mother the _____________ _ These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before the Trial Justice of the said.County, the body of the said_ _,R'--'--=o-.J-y___,,C'----'o=f"---=-f=m=a=n,,___ ___________ __________________ to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. Given under my hand this __ _ ~3=r~d~--- �,., ~no• (1) ::, 0 n p..::, 1·~ JUDGEMENT 0 :;(1) ::, C ::, p.. (1) J ?,, JC149 .... 3 -< Criminal Docket No.A-324 ;:r ., ::, p.. Upon the hearing of the within charge, andon a plea of ~uilty the defendant is held for . the Grnnd Jury. •..TlVen under n~y 1'~'3.ndthis 13th day of June 1949. Commonwealth ;. -· ro C i'S"': ~::, ::, ., . ;:r (1)0..>i : (1) -< g g__g~: "' .. ::r 2"'~: r-t .... j _.,., ::re..: e..~~::, (JC"II (1) ~,.,::,: (1) : E..~~ o..l ,., (1) ,., __o..-g: ::, r-t ~,;: P..;f::, < ;:r Arrest Warrant (1) .P-3 3'g i ~ 3;; ~ I ;:r O -· • 00,-,<: :, Cll: O'Q -· ,...._.(1)0..:r ::, ., ;:r p.. " -< Executed the within warrant by arresting and delivering the body of 2"8 ~ ::, befme~r~k - $........................ Issuing Justice's Fee $ ......... l ....00. Clerk's Fee $.......... 1 .•.,35 Trial Justice Fee 4. 32 ~tlfl Am~st and 1 $ ......... 2····00 1. 50$ • - eage - - .......... 5 ....82 I this day of .... -· "" (1) " ;l (1) 3 ' (ll ~. p::, 0; r, :. ~: 3 3 ;,;;·::, 2:": ~8 ~· :, ::, ui' "' 5· ::, r, .... ...... 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P..oo .• (1) (1) Commonwealth's Attorney "' C .., .... g g' -·,; -o,.., ;,g §'. ~ ~ Witness Attendance (1) X (1) ;. " (1) ::, p.. C-< "'O Cl)-· $ ........................ Summoning Witness : t~·: (") ~p~· ti) ... cc ► p.. ~ r-t ':'-' .... z er -< :, Q, n P..ro 0 ~ 0..... ., (1) o' ::,e,.g..H--, .... (1) ':'-' '."Cl < ;:r (1) .... (1) "' 3 p.. " (1) r-t n "" ,., -< r' ;::. ;:r O 0 0 Fine ;:r ;:r o..~5·;: 1 (1) .,.... (1) ro °" C. ;;l §. 0 g..g- er ;;· :-l "r1 0 ;:, :=g ~ E;i < ~~ ;:t'..""; ;;;· ,.,::, ~ ~: p.. g 5· ::r-5.. I ., 0 CJ'Q : ..., 'O < ti) Roy Coffman 0 er se.~.S~-~~ ~~::, ::, tr1 ,.., :J"'E; ~ 1 H--.oo ;;· ~ en· e,.n r-t: (ll r-t O _.: ,., p.. .;· 3 g; rt ;;· > p.. ;:r ., en ~ 5· _;;· ::, ~ ~ .., .., 0 5· ;. (1) ,.., ,.., : p..;:r: n>::, ti) r-t; ... ~ ::, ;:r: ~ (1)-< Roy Coffman 0 "" :;5· (1) : ~ 0 e. 0..., -<'" < ::, f;1 ;:r ~ : _.(1) - (") (1) "' ., ;:;(1) < (1) ,.., g_Qer 3 ' ..oo· { vs. ('_ ;:r ;:;· 3 ;:r ,.., 3 Ja""o.o,.,, ::, ;:r::, : Trial Justice Court Jnoe ~ .; C..: p.. :;o 0 i'S"' 5· "" .,;:r _3 ~ ., .... (1) ..., 0 �COMMONWEALTH VS. _ ____,_0-i------->L-7=--h---,F-~-'-"Q--c~¥------l,,L-· ,µ..L~"~A"-".., -t/.4,;t,.4~'-- DESCRIPTION OF PRISONER //~ Last known address _________________________________________________________________________________________ _ Color_ -- - - - -- - - - - - Height_ - - £_ I q_~ 1:;_~• Eyes_-~~ Hair_--~ - Weight__/ F v_ __ @_/(----------------------------------------------------------- Ma,k, _____ a3___ ____ Occupation __.c_Cl_ __ Age ________ Date of Trial______ - _ ____ _{Ld_.,k_ _________________________________________ _ /...-:I-/_, I) _________________________________________________________________ Result _____________________9_1M...,_ _ ___________________________________________________________________ _ ��C?< ~ 1O Docket No. . I COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA ) ) Felony ) On Vla;ra.nt vs. ROYCOFFMAN _Ha_r--'-'--"'----=B-=l=a---':-t t--=------,--------,-----P• Own ( 1949 June 17. r7 () J "d :. f ) Appointed d. (x) Indictment waived, arraigned, plea not guilty. 7/491 1 9r. ~· .~ ~- 3 v'>.- ~- r pt() I'/~ CIRCUIT COURTOf ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA. t �/. &?ult 71. ,1. Y. ~ 9· Jt/c .} ?I.? /-t 4 7 ((,ti: e ;1 J �_. PRE-SENTENCEINVESTIGATION Staunton, Virginia July 6, 1949 NAME: Roy Edward Coffman ADDRESS: Virginia American i1A.RITAL STATUS: Widower AGE: 33 (Born 11-29-15) NO. OF DEPENDENTS: Two SEX: Male OFFENSE: RACE: OFFENSE: Grottoes, CITIZENSHIP: Taking a juvenile girl her parent's consent without '-f'l....;.S. lf,U.1. ve On or about December 2, 1947, Roy Edward Coffman gave Lucille Randall $20 and placed her on a train in Elkton, Virginia, bound for Front Royal, Virgirn..a. Later Roy joined Lucille in Front Royal and they made their home with Gladys Williams as man and wife. Wm.le the couple were staying in this home, police officials were attempting to locate the two •. On one occasion the police called at the Williams' home and ask for Lucille Randall. Mrs. Williams stated that the girl had been there but left a few days ago and she did not know of her whereabouts. Hmvever, Lucille was in the home at this time. A few days after this event the couple moved to Daniels, :Maryland where they lived with Charles Evans. While here, Coffman took employment with a local cotton mill. The two lived with Evans a few months and then moved to Margaret Via's home for a few months. Later they made their home vr.ith Benny Shifflett. It seems as if Coffman was afraid to stay in one place for a long period of time. Later they left Daniels, Maryland, and moved to Wallay Ford, West Virginia. Here the two made their home with the defendant 1 s uncle, Herman Morris. This situation was unsettled and they finally located themselves in a small mountain shack near Spring Gap, West Virginia. Lucille Randall claims that she ran away with Coffman because he promised to marry her. However, the marriage did not materialize even though a child was born on January 1, 1949. While away from this area, Lucille vr.rote her parents on various occasions stating that she and Roy were happily married and getting along well. Dtir...ng the Easter weekend of 1949, the couple caine within four miles of the Randall home in Grottoes but did not call on Lucille's parents because Roy's people had infomed them that the girl was going to be placed in a reform school. At this time the Randall's had consoled themselves with the idea that their daughter was happily married. On May 14, 1949, Mr. Randall located bis daughter and persuaded her and the would-be-l:msband to return to Grottoes. The couple then moved in with the Randall family in their home but soon the elders became suspicious of their not being married and took the matter up with the Commomrealth's Attorney. Coffman maintains that he wanted to marry Lucille but feared he would get into difficulties if he tried to do so in other states. He stated that he still wished to marry the girl but cannot gain the consent of the Randall family. Coffman further claims that he took the girl because her parents were cruel to her, they had encouraged her to date him., and that Lucille feared she was pregnant by him and did not wish to confront her parents with this fact. �I �Page 2 PRIOR RECORD: No charges were found on the Rockingham. Court Records against except a misdemeanor for driving a truck improperly lighted. FA!ULYIITSTORY: Roy Coffman is the son of Margaret Cofiman Roach. His father and stepfather are now deceased. He was born in Washingtonville, Ohio, November 29, 191.5 and since that time he has lived for periods in the states of Ohio, Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. The larger portion of his life being spent in Grottoes. In the year of 1935 he married Mary Elizabeth Morris. This ma.ITiage is reported by fonner neighbors to have been of a congenial nature. Mrs. Coffman died of a heart ailment February 1, 1945, and her two children were placed in the home of Coffman I s mother, Margaret Roach. 'During the latter part of this affair, the children were wi. th their father in West Virginia. H™E AND Since the death of the subject's wife, he and his children have lived with his mother in a five-room house on a small acreage. The home is a woodframe structure composed of five rooms and appears to be in a fair state of repair. It is not too neatly kept. NEIGHBOR.BOOD: the subject EDUCATION: The defendant completed the first year of high school at the age of fifteen. The last school attended was the Green Street High School in Ctnnberland, Maryland. RELIGION: The subject is not a member of any church. However, he states attended services infrequently at the Church of God. INTERESTS& ACTIVITIES: Coffman claims to have a great amount of interest in such outdoor sports as fishing and hunting. He also spends sane of his leisure time in reading. HEALTH: This man seems to be in a good state However, I believe that he possesses EMPLOYMENT: The following employment record 1930-31 1934-36 1938-39 1941-43 Celanese Plant, Cumberland, Md. CCC Camp Duplan, Grottoes, Va. Merck & Co., Elkton, Va. Verona Silk Mill Les Claytor Carpenter's 1943-4.5 194.5-47 of health both physically low morals. was established that he bas and mentally. for the defendant: La.borer La.borer La.borer La.borer Assistant $35 a week $1 a day 40¢ an hour $34 a week $30 a week 75¢ an hour During the time lapses noted in the above-named jobs, Coffman claims that he did piece work for various road construction companies, wi. th the W. P. A., and farmers in the Grottoes area. RESOURCES: He has no resources niture. except a small amount of personal property such as fur- �/ �Page 3 SUMMA.RY: p N: 1947, Roy Coffman lured Lucille Randall away from the home of her parents with the promise of marriage. Obviously he was not serious about the promise since he did not marry the fifteen-year old girl during the eighteen months that he lived with her. During the period of time they were living together, Coffman kept constantly on the move so as to avoid any contact with the law. He is now the father of one child by Lucille Randall and admits that she is to have a second one by him sometime in the early fall. Roy Coffman was born in Washingtonville, Ohio, however, he lived the larger part of his life in Grottoes, Virginia. He married Mary Elizabeth Morris in 1935 and by her had +ro children who are now twelve and six years of age. His wife die.d in 1945 and since that time he and the children have lived with Margaret Cof oac1. The people of Grottoes give the subject a favorable reputation as an employee and could not recall of his ever being in any difficulties. No criminal record was established through the court records of Rockingham County except for a misdemeanor charge. The subject completed the first year of hie;h school w.ith little difficulty. He is not a church member and his general attitude does not establish him as being religiously inclined. He has worked for short periods of time for many of the local industries and claims to have never been fired from a job. He appears to be in a good state of health. On December 2, No plan or recommendation is offered the court Respectfully at this time. yours, Milton O. Culpepper Probation and Parole Officer ��/ I 1/1 v12 l( c ?f✓ 1:~~ 7i 8 j· Sti~ Jc,r 0 /Jf /\~ ¾11 :be l i 2£. tJ--Ui r.~,,(, <Jiaec ,, ,; +l J-: I 11 rf /;r fl I +t I I j I 11 -11 a 1· -0 tl t// a/,, r: ,1 H �,+ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: Tot You are hereby commanded to summon ...~--- iff of Rockingham County, Greeting: -----..................- ····,··············---············-······-···· ::~~::~~::.-.-z.f~:-.~----~~-------------:::~5t..~:::~:::::::::~::d::.-~::::::::::::::::::: who stands charged with and indicted for a felony roisdeR'l.eenor. And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Cletk of out sai~t, day of?4 TPIE SERVICE .., Pll.ESS, HARRISON8UllG, VA, 19 .d.'f,_ and in the ii;~ at the Comt House, the.e-<'.."\___ Co m~nwealth. ��Trial Crininal Justice Court Docket No. A, .32£/ Com1 th v. On a plea of guilty the defendant is .n.e¼dt-0r MI__dtury. I �r-- ~D _ • II ,tJ ·_ti.Iii. -iJ ~ -------- �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff are hereby commanded to Yott summon ......... ~U.G;\c ... Vi~., ... .¥:r.$. of Rockingham ....... Buc.k .. .Vi County, ., .... Greeting: Tuc.k..Nut.ty, ........ p.................. :.......................... ··········································'················································ Tom Mauzy and Howard Breeden ···························'·························································,.······················································································· to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at o'clock, a. m., on the ...1t.b.day 10 say in ' Roy Jul.y, .................... 1949 .. to testify and the truth to in the proserntion of the Commonwealth against........................................ behalf of the Defendaht ........................................ of ........... ... Caf.fman ..................................................................................................... . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ~- And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Goiirt, at the Court House, the ......5.t.b. ........ . day of ....JW..Y., ................ 19 ..49., and in the .l.'1 �•• c;j • Q (/) ,..-._ ~ • +' ,,.; (/) p. O' ' ::c: E-l ,;..'.I < rr.l z~ 0 ~ 0 ~ up 'O • p. +' +' (1j 1 i:Cl ,-I ~ !>l tJ '.:! ·uos.iaci. U/ •,,_, r:-.!>l ::s ,-I ~ qo~. ,s rig U8Ukl (V'~"n .....----.Y~ ~i:J. 4'-"!:7 ' /1 at hie, /(_~·-· y deli,ri r.· urq7.rM aq1 J<; ~--~~ uoununs ~ ---z~---,-; f!:7T't►-_ t'l ~ c;::e:e, _ L&!Y'~L ~ , being a member rf the purµc,-t tlrnrp,,f .. t ~ ~ cti J:...l f ____ 1n JJ=lr' ,,,n, fl.t "' I ~ \ , •.,, I ".)"I\ [ rN•----n/1ra ····•----······~-----· c.J) ~w.--~·-01 ·- "'·.tW.'-"'-.J z ~ 0 r:x.. u :>i 0 '::'Y: copy of this .. r.x::Not t1ndlng( ..,'\ true r\Ad h':)r, osual place of Abod~--~---~~ his family above the ag~ of IP'Y}>ars,.,,and explaining ,.., ~ �Not finding Tuck Nutty nor any member of his fari1ily above the age of 16 years at his usual place of abode, executed July 6, 1949 by posting and leaving posted a true copy of the within sum~ons on the front door of the said Tuck Nutty' s usual place of abod . "'""'~·~"-ff"'"~==:~-~--'Dep. for Sam-. Callender, S.R.C. Not finding Howard Breeden nor any memof his family above the age of 16 years at usual place of abode, executed July 6, 1949, by posting and leaving posted a true copy of the within summons on the front door of the said Howard Breeden's usual place of abode. ~ ber his for X:_i!~ Sam H. Callender, ,Dep. S.R.C. ��H I t / ��IN THS CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGI-Li\MCOUNTY, VIRGirIA COMMONW3ALTH v. CHARGE TO JURY ROY COFJ?MAN If you find taking or secreting charge of such say so and tentiary fix not accused, a child child his less as discretion year and by a fine charged two nor by confinement not you find Roy Coffman, from punishment than your If the exceeding him not the in person the having warrant by confinement more in than jail one guilty guilty not lawful you will in five of the peni- years, or exceeding in one thousand dollars. you will say so and no more. ) ..,,(.11..., ��PrisonersReportof Rockingham Jail Name_/i<JJt#I..,&_ ____________ ______Date Amsted_(p_~ _ __ _ _a&1c_ Date Bailed#ur.______ Ll-::J_<y__ _ ______________________ Again Placed in Jail. ______________________________ _J,(_ ___ female__ ______Age_ o,'i,3 __Race __t,/,(__ Single _______ Married ____-20,ced_ Male _ Separated ________Widow ________Widower_L ------ -- __Illiterate ________Gr. SchooL -- ---High Sch. _______ Voca;ionaL _______College ________Drug Addict_ _______lnebriate ________Occupation~ Employed-f4=eason foe Being in JaiLJt ~dr- ~---- -------------- Reason for Release from Jail. ___________________________________________________________, __________ Amount of Fine ____________Cost__ _________ Sen'.ence Timel,JF State --'~--- _kJ,f ~ fLirMV'-'~- __ County. __________________ City ___________________Town ___________________ Federal_ _________________Army __________________Navy __________________ Others ________-~ __ :::::~~t_i~~~~~~f::~~ Date Committed_4_-:7-/-:::..f /t:___ Date of TriaL/p_'":-".f-"':' __'/_ ft': ___ Date of Court Committee From ____________&__~_(. Release _________________ ________________Type of Court_ ___________________ Transferred From ________________________________ Transferred To __________________________________ Reason for Transfer_ _________________________. _________________________________________________. __ ~✓- ____________________ Contagious Disease, If Any--~ Physical Condition ____ Fine After Prisoner at Jail; Amount to State$ ____________Amount to City$ ____________ Date Reported ________________________________________Deputy and Jailor __________________________________________________Sheriff �) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Roy Edward Coffman Subject The topic of the resource Felony Courting a Minor Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with taking a juvenile girl without parent consent Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1949 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_015_009 Coffman https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_014_007_commonwealth-v-sarah-margaret-shope.pdf 7bc8307171a276aa247f8889bd9bfab4 PDF Text Text COMM:>NWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF SAID COUNTY: The grand jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, for the body of the County of Rockingham, Circuit their l?th Court of said oaths do present day of ~ugust, iously against did kill ATTORNEY AT LAW HARRISONBURG. VIRGINIA and now attending October Sarah Margaret w. J. the term·, 1943, upon ShQp~;on County, unlawfully or about the and felon- and murder her new-born and unnamed female the peace and dignity L. E. Payne and LAWRENCE H. HOOVER that 1943~ in said This indictment before County, at its in and child; of the Commonwealth of Virginia. is found upon the testimony Kean, witnesses the grand jury to give evidence. of F. L. Byers, sworn in Court and sent �H MURDER v. MAR~~ ) SHOP~ Indictment COMMONWEALTH ~RAH Felony: ...; f October Term, 1943. A True Bill: Witnesses: 1. Dr. F. L. Byers 2. L. E. Payne 3. w.·J. Kean Lawrence H. Hoover Commonwealth's Attorney fl �COMlvlONV'lEAL TH 1, .;, 3 ... v. Felony SARAHMARGARET SHOPE I • l, ; , , , ?_/,- 1·· I. ) {JI I"' I [ I (murder) ��\ t t f ~· ~ ,v, ► r ; ' ( ! I ' ' ,: �-+i __J_ �IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGHAMCOUNTY, VIRGINIA ) ) ) ) ) COMMONWEALTH v. SARAHMARGARET SHOPE If you find murder, as charged mitted with malice the accused, degree Sarah Margaret in the indictment, aforethought, ate and premeditated, first CHARGE TO JURY and that and that you will find for life, guilty of the murder was com- it was wilful, her guilty and fix her punishment the penitentiary Shope, deliber- of murder in the at death, or by confinement or for any term not less in than twenty years. If you find ment, and that but that will find of murder, the same was committed it was not wilful, punishment five her guilty her guilty deliberate plied, her not guilty without upon sudden heat find ishment her guilty If you find for not less but that malice of passion, but find her than manslaughter in the penitentiary her not guilty of involuntary and fix her punishment her new- actual or im- provocation, of not exceeding not exceeding for not less than one nor of voluntary manslaughter, years, one thousand one year, manslaughter, you will in the penitentiary or, degree, say so for not in your discretion, dollars, or by confinement or by both such fine and imprison- ment. If you find you and fix her pun- of murder in the first at confinement than one nor more than five in jail aforethought, degree, years. her guilty by a fine she killed on reasonable nor of murder in the second degree, ATTORNEY AT !AW and fix of murder in the first of voluntary at confinement nor more than five HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA then you nor more than twenty years. born and unnamed child LAWRENCEH. HOOVER aforethought, and premeditated, in the penitentiary nor of murder in the second degree, less with malice in the indict- of murder in the second degree, at confinement If you find will as charged her not guilty, you will say so and no more. �I . 1 \I �INSTRUCTION_j_ The Court instructs Virginia is presumed In order to elevate the burden of proof offense the jury that every homicide in in law to be murder in the second degree. the offense to murder in the first degree, is on the Commonwealth, and to reduce to manslaughter, the burden of proof the is on the prisoner. �INSTRUCTION_J_ The Court render instructs a homicide justifiable, grade to which it if the prisoner without can reduce killed considerable the killing the jury is murder. that no provocation or even excusable. homicide the deceased provocation, The lowest is manslaughter; suddenly, without the law implies can and, any, malice, or and �.J: !l 0 .1:I �C~<11 H.. s' r~,r',_,,_ ~"rfj INSTRUCTIONNO. The Court instructs the evidence that was laboring under partial the jury that the accused suffering, child under the circumstances fore didnot and their restrain must find brought shock or h;steria understand conseQuences, her impulses the accused of this case, and that and character nor possess will she there- of her acts insanity, to they on the ground of insanity/ ~~~~~~~·-- ~ ~( of her power sufficient of such partial not guilty crime about by anxiety, caused by the birth the nature because from at the time of the alleged insanity pain, if they believe c;WL:Jf ��INSTRUCTION NO. The Court instrcuts . accused to testify a circumstance creats which the A----- the jury that no presumption jury the failure against should consider of the her and is not against her. ��INSTRUCTION NO. The Court instru~ts the jury that the law presumes every person to be innocent until every fact essential to her guilt all is proven beyond~ reasonable doubt, and if there is upon the mind of the jury any reasonable cused, the law makes it not to be inferred with her guilt, Mere suspicion is not sufficient weight their duty to acquit even though the facts or probability of her guilt, to convict, nor is it of the evidence to warrant her conviction that is no reasonable her guilt theory upon which she can be innocent. of the ac- her. Her guilt is proven were consistent but they must be inconsistent or preponderance there doubt of the guilt with her innocence. no matter sufficient supports if the larger the charge, must be proven consistent how strong, but so clearly with the evidence ��(' (?'lrl1,.. I'{,' (-1,_,,_ INSTRUCTION NO. )'M trd The Court instruuts for which the accused of a human being that the is being by another C -----jury that tried, the crime of homicide consists human being, of the killing and that it is essential the human being alive alleged to have been killed was in fact were at the time the acts/committed which are alleged to have caused death; wealth to prove beyond all was in fact and further alive at that that the burden reasonable time. is upon the Common- doubt that such person ��c~ tV s t~ (!"ft(, f INSTRUCTION NO. trf3 The Court instructs bble doubt as to any fact have a reasonable they will dence, acquit her. beyond all tary that reasonable if they have a reason- to convict the evidence however, doubt, the accused, they believe that degree, of the lower grade. from the evi- she is guilty, bµt she is guilty or manslaughter, then they can only find or as to her guilt, doubt as to the grade of offence is of murder in either or involuntary, offence If, jury that necessary doubt upon all have a reasonable of, the :T. '21_. her guilty volunof the ��INSTRUCTION NO. The Court instructs a person accused the jury that precedent made by of crime is not presumed to be voluntary, the commonwealth must show by affirmati~e tion a confession to its admissibility not nade under inducements of fear that testimony as a condi- the confession or favor. and was ��6 Arrest Warrant The Commonwealth of Virginia,} T •t • h am C ounty, o-w1 R oc k 1ng To the Sheriff of Said County: Whereas, -~)t/,~~'--V:~~--------.--~--~~---------c-----.-"~--_____,,---- made complaint and information • unt h • day on oath before me, _:µL_~~~~~~~~~+-~g~~~'l---~...!..__--+-~~'O~~~ These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before the Trial Justice of the said County, the body of the said---.-----✓~...-------,------------- . g<j~~ ~ /[~~ ___________________ to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according 'to law. 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J,y of ................................... . 19,{..,.nd HARRISONBURG, YA. m th, fl the Court Hottse, the ./ ..<3 ...V.:........ j.~:;f!_,.,t;::;;~, Cle,k �/()-Jfo_-:: th,::. j I ~-' ~ vyo~/\t,'110,U<ll·L- ..&. /J:._.___ =-----· ---·-·- I,, ( ··::·~~-~=;~-:~----·-g·-;;;}, C0__, t' 1 1 ~ ~ t} "~ ~ '-. l~ ( --•----·-···--····at place of abode, Executed his Uii1Ua1 .. -····---bY delfvcrlng a , "~✓-~..t-.:.L.~i1 ,!/ por-son, :1t ·s.::.' l usual plo.co cf nbod~-~ his family above .. ,__/ {?--¥,-7~ .. u~e ag.9 cf l~ y.O.lrs~.:.nct··· expt,ainin!:Y to !1e.r. ..,; tf- ~ U, · /...,- ,_., ~-;: c/'. / ~ ~.J •. • 7 7/ , ,,., '-4 t a rno•nber e ~urpor~t , // •• , b:t-~g of the1·eo £, . ~ '!-(7 ,-// ;,,, 1 . '-- �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham ~~ ...%.~,. You are hereby commanded to summon ..... :: ;~:ae::c~::;e a~h:~u0d:et::t/.e .. ~y County, Gr ting: €.: ..~: ..... ~ ...... :t C=f~~~.~~.~~c.~~~~.t~.:.~~.~~~.~~~r·t·~·~·~~\~~~.e.. totestifya~y~~ who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ml:~,emeane . And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Wr_}t·~ t :LJ7~ Witn ss, J.ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said C day oL ~ THE SBR VICE PRESS , 19!/}, and in the b rt, at the Court House, the ....././~ • Cleek �-~-1-~~ :-;.t J. -.,, /) J?t.,d ,f th I ✓---~-/.-, 'l ) '.tAI _, )l ,.. ---__,,,;; '?_,µ~ • u1c= 1,1 ,. I l - I ;,/' ? '4/t'iOYC{ rc:Xk1<:567=A.....<-..___ n I ;,,, person. r, r fl • CO).-'- ' ~a 1 1, ~ J/t1 .., a true ~-~ ~ t.., 7. -~ ~.wh In 3 ... -· by deliver'ing ~ "-._ ~ .. ~ ' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Sarah Margaret Shope Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1943 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_014_007 Shope https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_013_007_commonwealth-v-sheffey-myers.pdf 443081e43409cc3016cf28d2187d3a40 PDF Text Text corn·:omvEALTEOF VIRGINIA, COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAl:,to-wit: In the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, jurors Commonwealth in and for The grand the body of the Court that at its county f!yers, county, feloniously Russell Durrett, monwealth Court 1935, on or about upon their oaths did kill the peace in said and slay and dignity said do present December 19, 1935, and unlawfully against and now attending of the one Com- of Virginia. This Trenary, of Rockingham, December term, Sheffey of the to-wit: indictment John Logan, and sent before is found on the and James Hawkins, the grand jury testimony witnesses of lv'. W. sworn in to give evidence. �Involuntary Hanslaughter Commonwealth v} Indictment ~, ..,.., Sheffey /,J Kyers .a~{,,. (c:, Felony ecemb er term, Witnesses: 1935 K. W. Trenary John Logan James Hawkins D. W. Earman Commonweal th' s .Attorney �PrisonersReportof Rockingham CountyJail Held as insane ....................................................................Held for ocher authorities ............................................................................ . Behavier ........................................................................................................... Date of discharge ............................................................................. . DESCRIPTION OF PRISONER Heighc .......................................... W eight .............................. Color of eyes .......................................... Color of hair ......................................... . Teeth Marks .......................................................................................... Hand marks ........................................................................................ . Arm marks .......................................................................................... Face marks .................................................................................................. _ Shoulder marks.................................................................................... Back marks ............................................................................................... . Thigh marks ........................................................................................... Knee marks ............................................................................................... . Calf of leg marks .............................................................................. Foot marks ............................................................................................... . Fingers off............................................................................................. Mole marks ............................................................................................... . Neck marks ................................................................................Breast marks ............................................................................................ . Left arm marks .................................................................................... Right arm marks ......................................................................................... . Left leg marks................................................................................... Right leg marks ......................................................................................... . Fine after prisoner at jail; Amount co Seate $ .................................... Amount to City $ ......................................... . ...................................................................................................... Deputy and Jailor f ·················································································································-··········· Sheriff ����In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby comma1Zded to summon .. who stands charged with and indicted for a felony mis,f.em-emwr. And this .. . there this Writ. ✓-J.f~ THE omit under penalty of £100. And have then and / WitneHrt..:,OBERT d,y of ...... shall not ..,. ...... :/.. ......... SWITZER, ClITk of ou, ,.;J Co,,,t, ,t th, Gou,/ Houu, th, 19.3{,, ond in th, 1/,t' SEN.VICE PRESS, HARRISONBURG, tj"j'f No. 457 .. ........ th, C,om7nw,./th:_;_ F~--~~ VA. ?:d. Clerk �..... ( �TI THF CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKI?{GH.t 1 COUNTY, VIRGH,I •• COJ:j'QT'"".'l~~ TE vs. SH CHARGY TO THE JURY F"ti'Y 1·1YERS If you find you will the him guilty as charged in the punishment by confinement in jail ceeding Sheffey Myers, not guilty, say so and no more. If you find not less accused, than for indictment, 1,000, then you will in the penitentiary one nor more than a period of involuntary five not exceeding or by both such fine years, one year, mansalughter, say so and fix for a period his of or by confinement or by fine and imprisonment. not ex- �Commonwealth v) Sheffey Charge Myers to the Jury �EC~--1935 v. ) Felony SHEFFEYMYERS .~. I it (,, . , I ,JU/ I ') t .,. (inv. mans.) �I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Sheffey Myers Subject The topic of the resource Felony Involuntary Manslaughter Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony involuntary manslaughter Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1936 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_013_007 Myers https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_014_004_commonwealth-v-sheridan-dean.pdf a0cda4589c6cef82dd5a6f855e363513 PDF Text Text COMM:O TH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAJIA:, to-wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The grand jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, for the body of the County of Rockingham, Circuit oaths Court of said do present "1arch, 1942, that in said County, at its Sheridan Shipp, and now attending term, Dean, on or about County, unla and murder one John Price April fully the 1942, upon their the 21st and feloniously against in and day of did ltill the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indictment Elzie Morris, M. C. Davis and E. E. Kiser, Court and sent before LAWRENCEH. HOOVER ATTORNEYAT LAW HARRISONBURG,VIRGINIA is found upon the testimony the grand jury of James Shipp, witnesses to give evidence. sworn in �MURDER COMMONWEALTH } v. Indictment SHERIDANDEAN Felony: April Term, 1942. A True Bill: Foreman. " Witnesses: l . .Tames Shipp 2. Elzie Morris 3. M. C. Davis 4. E. E. Kiser Lawrence H. Hoover Commonwealth's Attorney �:,.J COMMONWEALTH v. SHERIDAN DEAN The accused, the jury Sheridan Dean, moves the Court on the ground of necessity, as cons ti tu ting "'.;he necessity 1. That accused defend trial him and that the jury ing statement counsel employed of the attorney was restrained for a heart from continuing 1942, upon for therefor; and sworn, trial, and during the Commonwealth, attack and the open- accused's and on advice of physicians the case; 3. That the trial to May 21, case was set the commencement of said with relied in ample time to when his 1942, had been impaneled was stricken counsel were prepared 2. That after after the circumstances are as follows: on May 18, both he and counsel to discharge of his upon the assumption case was thereupon that his counsel continued would be able to proceed; 4. That his cians, will and will be confined be unable counsel, to his bed for to proceed with 5. That the Court defend with his case up to the to properly a period of about defense on 1!!:ay21, thereupon appointed prepare for so appointed counsel was wholly time of his appointment, his within of physiten days 1942; to defense unfamiliar and was unable the·"'time remaining trial; 7. That Arnie accused to testify set trial; for his upon the advice him on May 20, 1942; 6. That counsel before acting in his Knight, behalf, a witness summoned by the was not present on the date �.,., t. �8. ~ere beyond will be seriousl the date set. t~ That the contr~l jeo happening of ardised the of the accused, if foregming and com elled that to circumstances accused's o into tr·ai rights on ��v.._ -,+ -tf- ~ - . �.... �COMMONWEALTH v. ) SHERIDANDEAN J{ , L. • .. I ) ,; I /. V, I ,, I , t , lf) Felony (murder) �<.. �IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGHAMCOUNTY, VIRGINIA ) ) ) ) ) C0!1·fONVT.EALTH v. SHERIDAN DEAN If you find as charged the accused, in the indictment, with malice aforethought, premeditated, you will gree and fix itentiary for life, ment, and that but that will it find five confinement him guilty less a fine jail aforethought, then you and fix for not less his than provocation, actual him not guilty degree, he killed John Price or implied, or in mutual manslaughter If you find in the first upon sudden combat, and fix for not less you will his punishment than one nor more years. but find and fix years. in the indict- degree, but that aforethought, l;he penitentiary five in the pen and premeditated, of murder degree, in nor of murder in the second him guilty his of involuntary punishment of not exceeding not exceeding you find of murder degree, manslaughter, dollars, or by both him not guilty, or, you will sa so for not in your discretion, or by confinement such fine you will degree, manslaughter, in the penitentiary years, one thousand one year, in the first nor of voluntary at confinement than one nor more than five If ATTORNEYAT LAW him not guilty of voluntary at confinement with malice de- years. malice on reasonable as charged in the second and in the first than twenty in the penitentiary nor more than twenty deliberate or by confinement of murder, of murder Shipp without than of murder deliberate in the second find him guilty the same was committed nor of murder heat, was willful, at death, of murder, the murder was committed it him guilty If you find HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA find was not willful, at and that Dean, guilty or for any term not less him guilty punishment Sheridan and that his punishment If you find LAWRENCE H. HOOVER CHARGE TO JURY by in and imprisonment. say so and no more. �. -· Charge to .Jury SHERIDANDEAN v_. } - COWJ.O NWEALTH !v'.iO RDER �Commonwealth On an indictment v. Sheridan the accused, of this day came the Sheridan county, Dean, was facias, duly qualified twenty and free for the brought (murder) persons therefrom namely: J.M. the names of four Wilberger, Chapman, G. E. Moore, O. C. Wise, selected A. J. as and truly Joseph, and true the jury, Paul make between evidence, and nxn~ the attorney for having delivered verdict his opening statement in part, journed the hearing monwealth's of this attorney, the prisoner the attorney for having instructions given case, to suffer about it the defendant render according commonwealth And thereupon in the their court 9:30 a. m. before this to talk all the two physicians advised that the court ad- May 21, the same, the comand court no no one about it, sum of fifty the nor to talk of the vritnesses on Friday, for in open court, to the to them about commonwealth were recognized appearance time, in person jury D. Layman, counsel Thursday, agreeing to the no one to talk themselves, at this case until Jno. commonwealth announced that he was ill, and thereupon A were summoned, who examined Mr. Hammer, and having further twelve, the the ~-'f-71-~ to proceed contain- were sworn to well to the was not wise a list and George W. Shaver, at the bar and a true it and found the remaining and the prisoner defendant a court David H. Liskey, J. Nicholas, deliverance under to the attorney W. H. Zirkle, to constitute sheriff who each alternately R. Deputy, J. by the persons, R. L. Koontz, aforesaid try I. sheriff was handed and by the whereupon, commonwealth and to the accused, struck court summoned by the were examined twenty commonwealth, into from exception; ing the names of said the attorney and from persons of venire for a felony Dean This writ for for the dollars~ May 21, 1942, at ��COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, TO THE SHERIFF OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY,GREETING:-You are hereby he be found within of the Circuit your bailiwick, Court day of May, 1942, should failure or otherwise to appear mons, to testify Witness, of Rockingham the 166th year I· before forthwith, if Knight, before J. and there Robert on this 22nd any he can show, why he dealt said County, of the this Switzer, this with according Court pursuant to law to sumDean. writ. Clerk of the Circuit 22nd day of May, 1942, Commonwealth. if the Judge in the case of Commonwealth v. Sheridan And have then Court to appear of Rockingham, to show cause, not be fined for his commanded to summon Arnie in �~ tH t0 fC:"l C " • . ... \ T°" I 1~.Ja£_.J,_- __ \ tt _.......,,..,,:AA/' ,'•-~ l"O .\ - E~'ECUTED,j~~~~.,.•1 THE CO'UNTYOF 'i"~r"'P' ... LJJ. ,- u ROCKINGH:·;t " Rule ARNIE KNIGHT v. COMMONWEALTH �The Court that there instructs was a mutual was killed, in order before further lieve his it that that su,ch killing must prove blow was struck he believed to kill should they find and one of the combatants the accused the mortal necessary own life, harm. combat, combat and retreated and second jury to justify done in self-defense, that the as far as having two things; the prisoner as he could and had reasonable the deceased or to save or protect first declined with grounds in order himself been safety; to be- to preserve from great bodily �< �INSTRUCTIONNO•...,.J.___ The Court failed the to accused establish could instructs the by evicence be convicted jury that in this of murder the case commonwealth any fact in the first has upon which degree. ��INSTRUCTIONNO. The Court instructs the jury doubt as to the grade of offense guilty, that if they believe doubt in his favor, that if they have a reasonable of which the defendant him guilty at all, and find him guilty they shall may be resolve of the lower grade; ��t•~-t__,,1,.... rz /J.-'f.. t"'t4 /,,,.. - rµ,tt..--t-13 UJSTRUCTION The Court intends tells jury that to conmit murder or other well-grounded, unaccompanied any such intention of prevention. immediate the will bare fear atrocious by any overt not warrant danger at the time. a man felony, act killing There must be some overt that act however indicative the party indicative of by way, of ��INSTRJCTION _j__ The Court degree is any wilful, with malice further that murder in the first and premeditated instructs of a human being and premeditated, second degree. The Court still in Virginia degree. In order degree, the burden reduce jury deliberate berate homicide the killing aforethought. The Court killing instructs the offense upon the prisoner. the be malicious then instructs is presumed of proof that if t~e but not wilful, such killing further to elevate jury is murder the to be murder the offense jury in the that in the to murder deli- every second in the first is upon the Commonwealth, to manslaughter, the burden of proof and to is unlawful �J �INSTRUCTION~ The Court slaughter of blood instructs is the unlawful and sudden passion, and not from malice. ,. the jury killing that voluntary of a human being upon adequate manin heat provocation, ��INSTRUCTION..lJ.__ The Court and kills another evidence in this the contrary, being instructs that the jury with a dangerous case, imputes a person the law, malicious shall act; and the is a necessary proved, jury element such intent an intentional killing where one wounds weapon, intent, to intend told in the crime may be proved of evidence that that which he consequence while of murder, by the facts can be inferred. to the presumption and probable is further as shown by the in absence be taken does or which is the natural his that of the intent and must be from which ��C-~, v INSTRUCTION.!:t_ /.J,- «,-,A,./ The Court is proven relies the weapon, prove defense the burden and to avail jury to excuse of roving himself jury whether should in the case, the accused. that that weapon, for all and the prisoner himself from the use of such excuse the is on the he must of the evidence; or not such defense consider where a homicide of such defense, the same by a preponderance determining the the by the use of a deadly upon self accused; instructs evidence and in has been established, and circumstances the Commonwealth as well as that for ��INSTRUCTION_/q_ The Court the degree measured instructs of force used by the degree the jury in repelling of force that in self an attack defense must be in making the attack. �__J �V INSTRUCTION-~A.,__ __ The Court from the evidence that vere circumstances as to afford ,r Price brought the accused did believe him, or to inflict imminent danger tion, then, able, although jury Shipp about that if did any act they believe or that there by him of such a character a reasonable Shipp harm, then the of carrying under said Price these bodily ground Shipp for believing, harm, designed to kill ~ and~there was into im..mediate execu- such design circumstances, it may have turned to kill the that on him great ances were deceptive Price the ~,if"' an~he .\ instructs _ and there the accused jury must acquit the killing out afterwards was no design or to do is excusthat on the part him great the accused. appear- bodily of ��/.3 INSTRUCTIONNO. The court proof rests instructs upon a person has been borne whenever or the Commonwealth, able doubt the jury pleading while the burden self-defense, the evidence, creates as to whether that whether that offered in the minds of the he shot in self-defense, jury of burden by him a reason- or otherwise. ��INSTRUCTION NO. The Court the evidence U ------- instructs that the jury that if they believe from ~¼"I-th C, ,-t--;k ~ti,.. Price Shipp was a angerous man,;\then they can consider fac together circumstances of the case with all other in determining whether prisoner at the bar had reasonable ground believe at the time of the shooting that to do him, the prisoner, serious bodily facts or not the to believe Price harm. and and did Shipp intended �, .. �INSTRUCTIONNO. The court from the evidence highways repel force and peaceable manner, was killed, then said by such force as under of this such killing the defendant they believe himself and was then and there defendant bodily harm; his to then was reasonably of self-defense, as-_ had the right the circumstances was justifiable not guilty. if and was conducting from serious right that was on one of the public to the accused own protection in the exercise find of Virginia, as they appeared for his the jury the defendant by the deceased, existing sary that of the State in a lawful saulted instructs necesand if, assailant and the jury should �t t �INSTRUCTION_lfr_rr....__. The Court every person guilt to be innocent is proven the mind of accused, instructs beyond the jury sistent matter dence if theory consistent innocent. with essential and if to his there weight the facts him. proven of his to convict, or preponderance but to warrant TlllrT so clearly._,,. the is upon doubt of the guilt sufficient the charge, must be proven doubt, or probability is not guilt fact evidence there his of the His guilt were con- but they must be inconsistent the larger supports the law presumes duty to acquit even though Mere suspicion how strong, sufficient their that every any reasonable with his guilt, innocence. until jury a reasonable the law makes it is not to be inferred the with his guilt, no nor is it of the eviconviction is no reasonable upon which he can be his �..., �_:'7' ____ INSTRUCTION The court in all criminal a presumption wealth If, evidence, able doubt of the witnesses exists is that the charge. the that case evidence, they of the whole case, to a moral jury they which, certainty jury after leaves shovm in a reasonable should the cannot raises reasonable circumstances tells as on the Common- beyond every and the of the case, of not guilty and puts guilt of the accused, of all conviction in this in the minds of the state in such condition an abiding plea favor .And the Court further and consideration jurors his tbat upon a consideration as to the guilt . jury in his of proving therefore, there not guilty the the accused's of innocense the testimony doubt cases, the burden doubt. instructs find him that a reason- comparison the minds of the say that they of the truth feel of ��INSTRUCTIONNO. The court v1ith danger, state honest of his surrounding defense, conviction, a mistake and judicial the must determine of things cessity for instructs jury Ivthat a man when threatened from appearances and the actual him at the time, as to the ne- and if he acts from reasonable he cannot be held responsible in the extent of the actual men might have been alike danger, mistaken. and criminally where other �t t. �~ INSTRUCTION The Court mining the weight nesses in this relationship proved; their the temper, interest, jury feeling if or testifying; means of information, of such witnesses such witnesses the jury the testimony of the witnesses their testimony instructs to be given case, demeanor whilst their further are bias, authorized their if the the same is of this case; any has been shown; their apparent and to give as utj.der all seem to be entitled wit- to consider .in the result if in deter- of different to the parties, any, that to. intelligence; such credit to the the circumstances �... �INSTRUCTION NO./(._ The Court statments of a witness the facts therein the credibility the jury that the witnesses instructs the jury cannot asserted, priorinconsistent be used on a trial but are admissable of such witness. they are the sole and the weight that as proof only to impeach And the Court further judges of the credibility to be given their o~ testimony. instructs of ��_ _ --- ....................... ... ..·----- - ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff You are hereb:ycommanded to summon ..........2i-:.~ of Rockingham County, Greeting: .........~~·······~·······•··---···················•·-··--····························································---------- -------··························································-···················································································································· e of the Circu· Court of Rockingham Count}), at the Court House thereof, on the.....?:::.~..da:y of_........... ·~·················· ........... 19.d.~o sa}) in bel,all' of the Defendan •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••-••••••••••••••• •• • the prosecution of t. e •• .. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••• ~ainst... ••••••••••••••••• .. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• testif:y and the truth to .............................................. . .. ••••••••••••••••••••o••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• who stands charged with and indicted for a f elon:ymw.krnea-rt . And this :you shall not omit under penalt:y of £ 100. :;,a~~s~:~a~~I::< Massanetta Paper Co. Print And have then and there this Writ. )[~15:~:~ FORM NO. 5 �~ff~ ~ ~ .,fJf �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham You m hmby commanded to summon:J~ ...~,. County, Greeting: ...... ~. ~••:::::a:::::::~:::k~.::::::::;;r.::.:.·~.·~···x~ ..~ •••••••••• J<-j..-.~ .. .... :..~ •.~··• ·r::r~:· ..·::.:: ... ··.··: .... ::;~:a":'. c~:::'.'.1:1."::",:Jtm: C:tt.of.~oc~ty,at.the·~=~,t~ouse to testify and the truth to sa~ehalf of ~he Corrmonwealth ·······················································~·h~ ~4~ 1 against.. ........................................ . ............................ . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony misd.emea-RGt:.And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. /2;s; day of C./"°""""'/ THE SBRVICE PRESS ~:OBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the./-5/'_,d- • '., 1#!2; and in ~~ ' Cleck �// ~Jr~ Je1/246 �In the Name of the Commonwealth ---•••••••• .. •• .. •••••••• .. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• .. •••• .. •••••••••• .. ••••••••••••••••••••••••• of Virginia: .. •••••••-••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••o••••• .. •••• .. ••• .. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, *-./..da:y o/......../J.t/..C}:...=. at 9 :30 o'clock, a. m., on the... .....19.¥...t.:To testify and the truth to sa:y in behalf of the Dcicnclant in the prosecution of thf Commonwealth against................................................. . ·····················•························ ~ct.<A,,,····~·············-···································•··•·····················•············· who stands charged with and indicted for a felony misdemeanor. And this :you shall not omit under penalty of £ 100. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, .f.U/.~..~ ...... 19.i:..kand da:y o/....... (I Massanetta Paper And have then and there this Writ. ..1.f.:. ........ . Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the.. m the ...../.¢....e. ........ :year of the Commonwealth. ...... .)./~~···············• Co. Print p Clerk FORM NO. 5 �") Q>y ~ I ~ . ~ f t ~~ tf EXECUTED<---5::1/'XULIN THE COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM BY DELIVERl~GA !RUE COPYA1FTHE WIT �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: ~~ a ..~°.~=~.°.~ You are hereby commanded to summon ...... .. who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ~ And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said~, ~ ..., 19....!./,tana in the day of.. ...... ~ 16... .....year ofthe Commonwealth. j?f~~ THB SERVICE PRESS 1.:/~ at the Court House, the .... , Cleek �/ �In the Name of the Commo.nwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereb_ycommanded to summon...................................................................... ·-····················•···················································- ...4~ ······----··~b]lij~ -•• .. •••••••--•H•••••••••••••••••• .. •••• .. ••••••·••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••o•o•OOOOOOO•O .. 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Wit,=, J.cro~;~T And have then and there this Writ. SWITZER, Cl"< af au, ,aid ~at .l.~.fl- th, Ca"'t Hause, th, .... da_y of...................... ~ ..... 19...!::t}---c:;;din the ...J..?t. ..1. .........,Year oJ)-he ~ommonwealth. l·7.{_~/~ Massanetta Paper Co. Print L ....... , Clerk FORM NO. 5 �::.xecuted summon • delivenng ' to_.LLL~J::¥~_....,,..__,_, ---LLL}Lr__?:_ ___by within ...- , ---•• ------ --------- --------------··-----------------·-··· .. r the ~ --·----------------------------------- ;.~1- oersor1. ' --t:',c( >d~ /)( l ~ r ............. . ) {~ ~~ --------------~--. - . -------··---------,7~--·"--••· ✓ ..:>!:l'.,.1,, J ~J~ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham ~ ....~ You m hmby co~manded to summon ... 7 ~,£{?, County, Greeting: ..~ ....• ~ ~~d.~ .. ~•··•·········•····· : ..- who stands charged with and indicted for a felony misdemeanor. And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT L.-b......... . SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the .. day of.. ..../4,1£}.i····· ...=-:: ...., 197.'L,-and in the 16.6 ......year of the Commonwealth . .....v&~~~rk THE SERVICE PRESS 27/ ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff You acc hmb]I commood,d to '"mmon ........~;.: of Rockingham County, Greeting: ~~I....'''..."..,,,± _ ·········· ····· ....... to appear before the Judge of the C!!pJjt,)Court of RockifJgj>amCount')),at the Court House thereof, at 9 :30 o'clock, a. m., on the../.f~ of_........... .....~ .......PA.l?.J,--..19... !/.Yi'o testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Defenda t in the prosecution of the Comfwnwealth against................................................. . • ~ ...................................................................................................... ~~---·--············-·····························································•·············· who stands charged with and indicted for a felony misdemeaAer.And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. day :;••-~:~ Massanetta S7:£~R:n~/:k 1,, Paper Co. Print $ And ha))e then and there this Writ. ffi ::,_:•~:::::~~ FORM NO. 5 �.... "t c:: n f') 0 t; 0 ...., .. '< .... 0 ,... ~ ::r ill 0) ,- :1 :J" g_ ; °qJ' ;bl ;1 ~ ...: Q I!,• \ 'O a, ., 'JI 0 _-:i '! C 'J) C �Commonwealth of Virginia: 1 You M< hmby rom=nd,d to ,umnwn ..~'.'"' .... .. ..ckingh,m County, Gmting, ···~···~······•~;•~·~~ ::::&.::;:h::::::1.<~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: to appear before the Judge of the Cir~urt at o'clock, a. m., on the ....d.-.9. ..........day 9:30 to testify and the truth to say in phjf of Rockingham County, at th_e Court House thereof, of. .... ·························~··············· 19 of t?e C_:mmonw,_ealth~re .. -:'- .. ,f-' the GRAND JURY ...................... ················································-···~··············································· who stands charged with a felony mmlcnteanm. And this you shall not omit under penalty of Witness, day of THE J, _ROBE~T SWITZER, .~.• SERVICE PRESS, Clerk of our said 194._2,.,;d;nthe f-lAklUSONBUllG, YA. £100. And have then and there this Writ. it t, at the Court House, the ./µ;_~ x~;:t,;;!::z:::;t-J/, Cl~k �y j Il 8 ~ �iii ctj ' Jll :J (/) ·-... Q) > C :i Cl) .c 1, Ji~;' ' ' ~ >, ,1()~: -a°" C • ' Not finding.¼~ 0 al place of abod.e;· Executed ~ c N ']~o'; Cl) ' ~ of t~;s ~ _ usual h•, placo family J <11 " of c1bode / r ".\ ro :~ .. di I./, ~ t. ,._ Not finding C. \; i ' )( C 'O C ;;: ai 'O 0 .0 '+- z (I) 0 .'!:. .c +-' .... 0 ctj ..... ,.. I ; (I) u.l Ince of abode. • ' ~ Q) - .D .... > ,.. 0 . _o_ft_,,,, 16,<.V ..... usual r.. ~ ~ ~ ti•s f.imily ~ .§ Q hor. place 0. _, .;... I , /c - • ~ ,,,/ ~-ti~-• /~ / ,, I / • 7 ,.Cl. being '-< {K; . )4 t~L , I - t thoroof C..~-1---····--·········-····at / ~ . I at said / /~ - --------------- ~I .by delivering a l/h✓i •• -~ - /:¼/ I I ~{.,.~//.ffe?-2£. • Z-L--u. being a n10011>er plai11~in, t1,'"' purpo~·t .d:;· / ~~ ; ... ~ ·s. and his us• .. •_hf ...?(_... ~'r ' /) ¼ . ' person. al ove Lhe --wv ot IL~ _ • C,, c:_k • ..... ........... toif~.-- ~ - ~ ,), ·Y,lf c:2f/U.tzd/~./ ____,....._,_ 0 /{f-t"--;-' - ~Z..itt:.Lc/~--··· . / Y.?kk,u: u _ me•11br3.- or r, L-- L-- L - ;!;{((f:?? £1 . . :-1 tn ..e p~q., • a ~ ·-7~ /;,f,!'~ •. ~-a,ning ,, ;y liaLL~d£:,/ ~11 ~ _. / ----.r--~ ., of abodo.~.k..t:£--<::Z._//.~.': ::J J1 .!: <fi - /'/, yea __ rs_._~nd b ·t.U./-zcf~-,,In o ra ~ 0 (!I _,.., , 1. L- ~ ;;,_ ( l!J/c:..-J I u~ ~ (.l 0 . Pxec11ted --r / ·. tr;,; ~t at sar~~ ,;;. C '\ :J ..... 0 ~•-: bi! ' • ~ f (/) Q) in person, ·/ by deliverino- / toLX1«dc _. I a 0 e of 16 C 0 \: • ···-·-·-····- I . . . . •. • . 14"4,t:.L/J.'/.~ abovej_hc ,· n t ,,, , ,d<,{~_kL /- I ..,_,,Z, __ _,_~-~---~ ik~ .. .. ..J/.&J. .8 --- ..at his usual / ' "} • .0 j \.'-l f ' '-J ~ .._ '- '-- U"ld. ;- ~ ~_%. of 0f ·",. ,·//'' ��In the Name of the Common wealth of Virginia: • . . To the Sheri~ of Rockizm Co.unty, Greeting: . ::;~:ae:'.c~::;e.'.h:1.u::e,:::;h~: c:t<t.o~m.Coun~,."'.'he.Comt~ousel to testify and the truth to ?'Y}nbeh~lf ..of the C~mmonwealth agai st.......................................... . ~....tJ; .................................................... ......................................................................... . who stands charged with and indicted for a f~lony ~~ And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this W'!}:1.Witness, day oL J.ROBERT /"~ THE SERVICE PRESS SWITZER, Clerk of our sai~t, , 191/k', and in the !6~5f1~~ at the Court House, the ../t? .......... Cle<k �// l: ::; --._) c;:; ·, 00 • ~ ...., r~ Q) ·-> • ~' Q) ✓ " f ' 0' i;:::. () E E :J Cl) ~ (\ r ,.; , rr, /4..L/Y T➔/~ t:' �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham You are hereby commanded to summon .....t:..~ at ' on et::t74~futt . to testify and the truth to say in County, Greeting: .....~.~4 of Rock,::;q;t h f of the Commonwealth . .• . ............ t~e ~ourt~ouse1~dr agamst. ................................................. . .......... &~ ............................ . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony misd.em.eanei':" And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Wimess, J.ROBERT SWITZER,Cle,k of out said#, day oL /'~• THE SERVICE PRESS 19/4i'k,rnd in thei?Z~r.Ie,k 6 J.2d at the Court House, the.... �'t\ li" ~ OF<'THI ., ~-~• -r.V.-~~ WI ··----~ JQLYY\--~. 1N Pl-<~RSON. I ~ ~' ~ ·~ ~~ )...; tf.. ~-:--- ~, ~ h r )s"'\,....~ THE COUNTYOF h·JCKINGHAM BY DI::;IP'ERTNG '\. TR'JE EXECUTfD,0'/~IN "" �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff You are hercb)}commanded to summon.....1JJ~ of Rockingham County, Greeting: .....'J!!/t~···~················- ·········································-··--·········································································---'---···················-······•·······················································•··········· ..................................... . . _..................................................................................................................... ·--·-································································· ....... to appear before the Judge of the tlit Court of . qingham Count)}, at the Court House thereof, at 9 :30 o'clock, a. m., on the.fi. .......... da)} of.................... ···~····· 191:/-_rto testif)} and the truth to sa)} in behalf of the Defendant in h prosecution of t e Commonwealth against................................................. . ························•······························································································ff~ .................................................................. . who stands charged with and indicted for a felon)} irrfs-dcmcctfff>F. And this )Jou shall not omit under penalt)} of £ 100. Wit"=•(\, da)} of RO,:RT Fr' Massanetta Paper SWITZER, Cfo,; of""' ,,;J Co. Print 19f/kana '" And have then and there this Writ. o/;J; at th, C,u,t Hoese, th, ...../!'!.P- ')f/k~t~. ci"; FORM NO. 5 �l~ .......... ~ rot finding of his frun.il:· Executed July ~ . . 'I .. • ~ ~ ' Janes rorris nor any mer.iber his usual place of abode. 11, 1~42 by posting and leaving at '. ~· 10r.Jam /. E. 3.'1.C. ~~De p• r THECOUNTY.OP ri Cul.1.euder. ~~ posted a true e;o.._y of the within Surrilil.onson he front door of the suid JB.L1es rorris usual lc.ce of abode. . ..~~ EXECUTE;;> 7t.'./S/¼~IN ROCKINGHAl.1BY J COPY OP Tc!Vut.r...!:~~~~~ nlPERSON. �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff You arc hcrcb:ycommanded to summon......'21...~ of Rockingham ......2..~J ..... County, Greeting: ~~ .... cJL::::::J<.,-::~~::::::::::::::::::~~:::::::::···················:::::~::::~:::: to appear before the Judge of the ,C~ Court Rockingham Count)), at the Court House thereof, at 9 :30 o'clock, a. m., on thc/.2~:y ........................19..-f..Yto sa:y in behalf of the Defendant in th. the eal~1st... testif:y and the truth to .......................................... ..... ···········-···················•················-··········-············---------· ...................................................................... who stands charged with and indicted for a f clon:y..misd-eme-arror. And this :you shall not omit under pcnalt:y of £100. Witness, J. OBERT SWITZER. Clerk of our saidm, da:y of_......................................... 191./..Y.and in the /?....1~ Jt..::·~······ Massanetta Paper Co. Print And have then and there this Writ. ~ at the Court House, the....t!... ... thpCo~~ealth: ~ ..··•···..··..... 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'-':'m person, opv of abode, h{sfa_ m1ly above usual place Nol flndin .z.u~ ..J �tt ----------------------- ~ -~~ - " ti y l-ri,// /"v(/.,L(_ ,',; /'--:z,~ -· (IW-vJ}J - . �f - f- .... +- �COMMONWEALTH VS. ~~ ~ DESCRIPTION Last known address _________~_f£_W,_0_ Colm~ __ Heighr_J~ OF PRISONER __- --·- _): ~- ::-:Ld__ _..,- Eyes_,} ___--~ -------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- --- - ---- ---- H,ir_,£'k7- _ Weight__ L_ b(./!_-:: Marks ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _ fJ.__ tJ_________ Age _____ o/ _-_1,-,-_/-- /JtY[ Date of TriaL ___ Occupation _____ ~~1- --------------------------------------------------- 1, _1,,.-_____________ j_Cj_L/'2-- _________________________________ _ Result ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Sheridan Dean Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1942 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_014_004 Dean https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_013_006_commonwealth-v-theodore-faught.pdf 4ea8f7b25a84e4c52404ae5d02a0439b PDF Text Text COl~'O"'-~fEALTHOF VIR,,.,,Il\rr;, COU:..'TV OF 11OCKTITGH.U.1, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of seid The grand in and for attending their oaths January fully the 3, did peace the body said court kill end at and slay Davis, county Theodore Faught, county, before is David L. Byers, the grand against of Virginia. on the eed, to about and unlaw- ,"itnesses jury upon on or H. Armentrout, found and now 1935, feloniously Commonwealth -"c er, of Virc:sinia, of Roc'-dngham, that indictment F. State tenn, one John Travis the December of the and Dr. sent of its said and dignity E. E. Kiser, Court of the in Tbis of Dennis jurors do present 1936, County: give testimony Jos. ·,. sv.orn Bazzle, in evidence. �~ Inv. hanslaughter Commonweal th v.} Indictment Theo do re Faught ~/ Felony December True term, B~l: '" 1935 _, e't}I 7 "~ Foreman V/itnesses: Dennis Davis Travis Acker ✓ v David Reed / Jo s . W. Ba z zl e E. E. Kiser Dr. F. L. Byers D. W. Earman CorrLmonwealth's Attorney ~ �DR. F. L. BYERS Office Hours: No. 211 Professional Building 9 to lOA. M. 2 to4 P. M. Sto 9 P. M. HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA Office Phone 204 Res. Phone 204 "-,,(_ /4 ,£ Dat / ...../../':2.S:<J·(.···· To whom it may concern: This is to certify that the above patient is or has been under my pro- fe,,ion,I "" from.~ ~072 ...J'i;!Jj~nchuive in1:,'it~p<-'funn,uee ing dlis periud. TAKE THIS HUGHES' lilT., Respectfully, -7 TO PHARMACY PRIE'SCRIPTION 7 IL MARKET /~~~/A~ Full /'Name ......./ ....'. ........ :'..~~~:~~:-:-:-:'." .."'."'.':" ...':":,-'.".'. ............... M. D. DRUGGIST HARfUSONBURG, k;;;:;;; d.::r.:;t;:- YA. ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ................... ..................................................................................... . :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~:::::~~::~:~:~: who stands charged with and indicte And this........... for a felony mis emeanor. .... shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witnes5;1; ~O~ERT SWITZER, Clerk of oiir said-p__t, day of ~.r.:~., , 19 '~and in the I, 6, t7 . at the Court House, the year of the~Commonwealth. ;,- .......... ~ .... ···········-········,··,··'··· ....,................ THE SERVICE PRESS, HARRISONBURG, VA. FORM , Clerk NO. 5 �. I \ ' \ I \ I �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: 0 You "' hmby comm,nd,d to ,umm-0n~ p:;;;;;>:d;o~:::,ty• r;;;J /)J;;~~;::::::::p~;.~;a5~;::::::c;?~:u ~;••••Jb•••;J-••••L~~d"Lc;•••£;,o/••~ :J.:f;~;;;:~:::i.±.~;:>::;r:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court H01m thereof, at 9:30 o'clock, a.111;.,on the .◊.2..7.ff.:day of. ....... say in t ii behalf of the Defenda ··········································· ..... ...... a ....... 19 ..?..C.to testify and the truth to the prosecution of the C mmonwealth against ....................................... . :l, ... ✓-~ ......... ~~/.p.✓.: ......................................... . who stands charged with and indic,ted for a felony m:tsTfe'TTmmur. And this ............ ~ ..~........... shall not omit under penalty of £100. there this Writ. {1 d,y;u""tff ~RT.SI:Tt.:dc::~h:11?Eay THE SERVICE PRESS, HARRISONBURG, VA. F And have then and .~: FORM NO. 5 �I., ~:pr•il 22-36 1 u withinsummons to. Sam ~irk, ,._rs. ::ern :.cinturff, Dick J'tichle:-rTt<ymona 13o;rri:z, _lnof'rRnn Dr. J. L.Wright, Leroy freeze, Dennis D.avis. ~· • *~ u 3. } ------- "1. C • ~ ~ ~ ~ i ---........ {J �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: the You are hereby commanded to mmmon ... ~ .. ...... '...... heriff of Rockingham ···~····.· aunty, ..... Greeting: ~ :ZJ:~:/::::~::~::::::J.i~:::~:,:::: ,,:;,S,.••.J-r• fl?~•••••••••••••••••••• •z;h •:tf"~ who stands charged with and indicte for a felony -mi-sdemeanor. ........ shall not omit under penalty of £100. And this .... And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, d,y of • THE ~- SERVTCE PRESS, 19? HARRISONBURG, b, ond m VA. d~~, Cle~k of our sai~rt, th, I No. 457 at the Court Honse, the . fr. ~ ... CIMk �/1 �THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. TO THE SHERIFF OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, (jREETINGS: We command you, that you take. .........................Theodo.r.e ...F.augh.t .............. .if he be found within your bailiwick, and him safely keep, so that you have his body forthwith before the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof.. ................................................................................. . ............................................ ..........to answer us of a certain ............. .felony. ............................... whereof he stands indicted. And have then and there this Writ. Witness J. Robert Switzer, Clerk of our said Court at the Court House the ....20 th day of.......J.a.nu.ar.y.,. ..., 19 .9..6, in the.................. 160.th ........................................... . year of the Commonwealth. TH£ SERVICE PRESS-1282 �COMMONWEALTH vs THEODORE FAUGHT �COMMONVi/EALTH v. ) Felony THEODORE FAUGHT { (inv. r' t LL. I I I ) mans.) ��Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham Countg, To-Wit: -,t_ that on the ........?..9............day of.................. A:J?.~.~.! ................................ , 19....~.~ BE IT REMEMBERED, Theodore au3ht ·············································································································••···········) p rinci al and p ~ na B. Faught ········•··•····························································································· surety, who justified to his sufficiency, came before me, -········§E:~.:f..:f.'..~.Y.: .....:t..•.....P.~Y..~.~.~ ............................................ . ... ......B.a.il ..CQ.mmJ.$..$J.9.P.-.~.I.'. ...................................................................................... , of the said County of Rockingham, ~ P and acknowledged er 1fail Cem themselves to be levied of their respective wealth of Virginia rendered, "r.cie1er) to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia goods and chattels, lands and tenements, each in the sum of for the ~se of the Common- and they each severally waved their homestead exemption to their re- cognizance; yet upon this condition: That if the said Theodore taught ...... shall personally appear before the Circuit Court of Rock in.o-ham Cq,unty, at the Courthouse of said County, on the ....... .2ls.t ...day of the 9 • 0 AeL.i.e ........ Aprlhl. 1 .. ___ch93.6 ...a t .............. ~~ r. ·~f;'.::hem~- he ................ ~2-C.:a'-& ~~ .............................................................................. , 9°lC ........... , and at such other time or times to which the proceedings heard, and before any conrt or judge hereafter the said charge, may be continued having or holding any proceedings and then and there answer the Commonwealth f 1 ny . of Virginia Theodore or further in connection concerning with a certain Faught .............. ~ ....?......................................................................... whereof the sa1d.................................................................................................................. stands charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recognizance of or until it is shall be null and void; other- wise to remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto ..................................................................... , 19 ....3.6 ........ • affix my signature this ........ ?.O............... day of......!.\..Il.:r..i...i ............... . �Theodore Fauc;ht. 750.00 To April ~1st 1936 9: 30 .a• Circuit m. Court � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Theodore Faught Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1936 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_013_006 Faught