The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-12-07
Records of Case Available
to Ace Detective. Says
Hoffman.
ARREST REPORT UNTRUE
Executive liked by State
Press Charges of
Publicity
BY HARRY FERGUSON

IINCN IO4N, IN. D., lee. -
All evidence and official rec
ords bearing on the Lind
bergh kidnapping will be made
available to Ellis Parker, Bur-
lington County detective who
believes Bruno Ri h ard
Hauptmam is innocent of
murder, if he wants them,
Gov. Harold Hoffman said to-
day.
The Governor talked for half an
hour today in his office concerning
his visit to Hauptmann in the death
house of Trenton State Prison. but
refused to say what new evidence,
If any, Parker had uncovered.
Il haven't, in any sense of the
word, reopened this case" Gov.
! Hoffman, said.
Earlier Parker, apparently the
Key in the renewed interest in the
case, issued statement from his
Mount Holly, N. j., office in which
he said he would not reveal his
opinions about the guilt or innocence
of Hauptmann until such time as his
case was disposed of by the United
| States Supreme Court and the New
Jersey Court of Pardons. The Su-
preme Court probably will act on
the case Monday.
Denies New Arrest
Gov. Hoffman denied that the
county detective, who has an i'm
pressive record for the solution of
homicide cases, had arrested any
one or even had a specific prospect
in mind.
Has Parker ever asked you to
make available to him the records
and evidence in the Lindbergh
case?" Mr.. Hoffman was asked.
We'll, he asked me to get GER
tain information for him." the Gov
ernor replied
Did you get it?"
Eyes"
Evidence Is Available
Would you be willing to turn over
to him all the evidence and all the
records that might help him in mis-
independent investigation?
The Governor was silent for 4
half minute and took long draw
on a cigar.
Yes, would" he finally said.
Parker was in Mount Holly. where
ne caused considerable excitement
by purchasing new pair of hand
cuffs. Friends reported he was
playing pinochle in a Mount Holly
club.
Gov. Hoffman previously said
Parker believed Hauptmann in.
nocent in the Lindbergh murder.
No More Visits Planned
Mr.. Hoffman, sitting in his tiny
office, said he had no plans to see
Hauptmann again. He visited
Hauptmann last October as a men,
Der of the New Jersey Court of
Pardons, so he could hear Haupt-
mann's story of innocence first hand.
Mr.. Hoffman said he had not seen
Parker for two weeks
Has Parker ever been to the
prison to see Hauptmann?" Hoff-
man was asked.
No
do you put any stock in Parkers
Investigations" the Governor was
asked.
Denies Schwarzkopf Plot
Il can't answer that"
Have you seen Col. Lindbergh or
DR.. John F. Condor in connection
with this case?"
mo. / have seen Col. LindbergF
on other occasions but l never saw
Condor in my life"
Have you talked with Mrs.
Hauptmann?"
No"
Look here, Governor, there's
lot of talk that Parker hasn't got
anything and that he's simply try
ing to put Schwarzkopf Col II.
Norman Schwarzkopf. superintend-
ent of the New Jersey State Police
on the spot. Is there any truth in
that?"
Il don't think So"
Not Publicity, He Says
What will be the next step. Gov
ernor?"
Well, I haven't in any sense re-
opened this case" Gov. Hoffman
said. Some of the newspapers
are critical of me in their editor
ials and say it's all for publicity.
Don't forget my visit to Haupmann
was way back in October"
The Trenton State Gazette had
lead editorial today entitled, Min
Cling Justice with Politics." which
said in part:
The Governor has gained fun
measure of publicity and finds him.
self the center of attention. This
achievement may be gratifying 10
him personally but what is the re-
action OF thoughtful citizens and
what VIII be the ultimate effect upon
the repute of Jersey Justice"