New Britain herald., 1928-01-26
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 4 statement from Reyes that Hickman had automatically admitted the crime by entering . plea Of not guilty on the grounds of insanity brought an objection from Walsh.
 The objection was overruled with out hesitation.
 Judge Trabucco then gave brief instructions on procedure, and the fight over seelction of the 13 jurors who will determine Hickman's san ity was on.
 The defense challenged . tales man for cause.
 After considerable debate between the opposing attorneys, the chal- lenge was allowed and another man entered the box.
 Almost without exception the first prospective jurors called indicated they had formed opinions on the case through reading the newspapers and discussing the case with friends. Hickman sat unmoved.
 Only when the words death pen- atty" were repeated in the argument did he show interest
 Then he appeared to slouch deep CT in his chair. Four of the 12 first called to the jury box were women. It was indicated early in the pro- ceedings that the selection of jury probably would be long task.
 The defense fought every step of the way to gain advantages for the youthful criminal.
 A. J. Bell, who said he seldom read newspaper editorials, was ques- tioned at great length by Walsh.
 Walsh read a long list of questions covering the grounds of prejudice and Bells interest in the case.
 Bell said he had followed the case only casually in the newspapers. He had formed no opinion as to Hick- mans guilt or innocence. he said.
 At no time had he even discussed the case with any one but his wife. Bell said.
 At the conclusion of the question ing. the juror was challenged for cause and Judge Trabucco overruled the challenge.
 The court then suggested the members of the jury panel be ques- tioned collectively in view of the fact that Walsh was reading the same list of questions to all.
 Defense Attorney Cantillon said that unless the suggestion was a fiat court order. the defense would con- tinue to put the questions to each talesman individually.
 Judge Trabucco told the defense to go ahead with the questioning in diyidually but to proceed as rapidly as possible.
 A few moments later Judge Trabucco ordered that certain ques- tions pertaining to discussion of the case and the formation of opinions should be put collectively.
 The confessed kidnaper and slayer of little Marion Parker ap- peared to be only slightly cheered. however. by the victory his attor- ney had won in removing Judge Carlos Hardy from the bench on the grounds of prejudice.
 Is Depressed
 T know they are going to hang me-" Hickman said. Come on let's have 1t over with" So far as Hick- man himself was concerned he was certain he would be sent to the gal lows aa quickly by J. J. Trabucco. tho new judge, as by Judge Hardy.
 When Jerome Walsh. Hickman youthful attorney. took exception to Judge Hardy on the grounds that hs was unqualified to give the killer . fair trial because he had presided at the preliminary hearing, hs told the court he had no desire to delay the proceedings.
 20 HOurs Respite
 California justice took Walsh at his word today. . scant 20 hours after Justice Hardy had consented to remove himself from the case. Hickman was due back in court facing the same almost overwhelm- ing odds against escaping execution for his crime. Judge Trabucco was appointed by presiding Judge Vic tor McLucaA
 When Hickman pleaded not guilty on the grounds of insanity he vir- tually threw away all chance of freedom. About the best he could hope for was commitment to an in- sane asylum. The worst was hang ing.
 Hardy Very Fair
 Although their was some surprise among attorneys that Walsh should lave won his point of exception to Judge Hardy so easily. 1t was point- I'd out that Hardy desired to leave no doubt in the public mind as to ihe fairness of the trial. Also the fact that he stepped aside removed one ground on which an appeal might be demanded ill event of con- ,iction.
 Courthouse Crowded
 The usual guard surrounded the courthouse early today to handle the crowds which were certain to gather as soon as they learned that the trial was to begin in earnest. Fewer women turned out to see the notorious killer. however. than on the first day when they were disap- pointed by jail guards who escorted Hickman into the court room by a rear entrance.
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