Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-09
MURDER CHARGED
TO LEROY BRADY
Itzel Says Herman Will Be
States Witness in Bomb
ing Case.
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conference might result in the calling
of a special session Of the grand jury
to investigate the case. There is no
regular session of the grand jury until
April.
The swearing out of the warrant
against Leroy marked the first occasion
on which formal charges have been
placed against any person since the in
vestigation began. Clarence Brady, an
uncle of Leroy and Herman, the first
person taken into custody, was released
several days ago after he convinced
authorities he had had no connection
with the outrage. The two brothers
then were questioned and imprisoned.
Vehement DeniaIs Made.
The detectives disclosed Leroy had
made vehement denials of all accusa-
tions ever since his arrest. They said
indications were it would be necessary
to rely almost entirely on circumstancial
evidence in their efforts to convict him.
L U
know" when questioned about the prep
aration and delivery Of the Christmas
package"
Investigators attached significance to
the fact that both Leroy and German
declared they went on a tuck-hunting
trip to Chesapeake Bay about the time
the bomb was left on Mrs. Buckley's
front porch. Importance also was
placed In the statement of Herman that
his brother was familiar with high ex-
plosives, electricity and chemical sub
stances. Herman told Investigators he
had studied at a Kansas City School
Other relatives of. Leroy said he had
been the most successful money maker
of the family for years and had been
the family counselor.
Leroy lives at TIA Massachusetts,
avenue southeast He had been en-
ployed In a Washington garage for five
years and has an excellent reputation
among his fellow mechanics.
Detectives disclosed they were work.
ing on the theory that the bomb plot
involved a distorted sense Of fanaelv
honor" and was designed to prev@t
general knowledge of the fact that Her
mans bride soon was to become q
mother.
Scientists Continue Study.
Scientists of the Bureau of Standards
continued today their examination of
lead, iron, copper and paper fragments
believed to have been part of the bomb.
The articles were turned over to the
Government by County Policeman
Prince and Headquarters Detective
John Fowler Of the local homicide
squad.
DR.. George M. Burgess, director Of
the bureau, said the investigation was
In the hands of various Federal ex-
pertS and that no estimate could be
made of how long the study would take
The paper will be scrutinized for dis
tinguishing marks in an effort to trace
Its source. The paper, decorated with
Christmas seals, was wrapped around
the dynamite LOADED box Lead pieces
of what appeared to have been a pencil
size tube, with small lead plug to fit;
q steel spring, some nails, q copper wire
and other items were among evidence"
recovered from the debris in the wreck
ed Hall kitchen.
Magruder Issues Statement
In announcing later that he intended
to represent Brady, Magruder issued q
statement criticizing the officials con-
nected with the case. The statement
follows:
THE family sought my advice yes
terday; first, on the ACCESSIBILITY of a
writ of habeaS corpus to bring the in
vestigation to the point where it would
be termined by court action whether
there was any limit to the summary
action of the authorities in retaining
these boys for investigation. And, sec
ond, in the event that either of them
eventually should be charged with any
crime, would I represent them. I told
them that I would in nowise hamper
In the slightest the fullest investigation
and would not procure a writ of
ha beas corpus because the character of
the crime was such as to warrant the
authorities in making the most rigid
inquiry. told them further that
would not represent either Herman or
Leroy II there was any foundation for
their guilt. I made very fair check
up and feel warranted in saying that
to do with this crime.
II then advised with State Senator
LanSdale G. Sasscer and Frank M.
Hall and asked If they would be willing
to take part with me m the event that
either should be held for any part
in the crime and they both consented.
you will recall that the inveStiga-
tors held Clarence Brady from last Fri
day afternoon until late Sunday and
Cnen QlSmlSSeU MIN.
Offered Himself for Questioning.
"At the request of the Investigators,
Herman willingly came, subjected him
self to the ingenious methods of detec-
tive investigation ana has been prom
Used for two days his liberty, but is
still retained in the county Jail. 1t is
4 fact also when Leroy heard he was
wanted for grilling, the appropriate |
word I think for this character of in |
he voluntarily came from |
where he resides. eto Upper |
sought the sneriff's office and |
offered himself for examina- |
ton, and he, too, has been in their |
custody since last Sunday night and is
still tncarcerated In the county Jail.
THE plan seems to be to place the |
on Leroy. Immunity |
from prosecution, I am advised, has |
been pledged Herman If he will give aid i
and assistance In making Leroy the
goat but you know courts have some |
thing to say about immunity promises" |