In the matter of application of Wade Gregory and Clarence J. Burress for writ of Habeas Corpus
September 13, 1919
- October 7, 1919
Petitioned on September 13, 1919
Filed before the Douglas County District Court (Omaha, Nebraska)
Case ID: hc.case.ne.1299
Case Summary
On July 21, 1919, Wade Gregory and Clarence J. Burress, two brothers-in-law, allegedly stole a car in Omaha, Nebraska. At some point, they left for St. Joseph, Missouri, where Burress had family, and it was there that they were arrested without a warrant on August 26 by Charles Van Deusen, an Omaha policeman. A warrant for their arrest wasn't issued until September 9. They were taken through Iowa to Omaha, and incarcerated in Douglas County Jail, and Douglas County sheriff wrote to the governor on August 30 for extradition. At some point, they tried to pay a bail of $2,500, but defaulted. On September 13, 1919, while still being held in Douglas County, they filed a writ of habeas corpus. This writ was accepted by judge William A. Redick, and he asked Clark to justify why the men were being held in a hearing on September 19, 1919. On September 22, 1919, their application was denied, and the men were remanded to the custody of the Douglas County sheriff.
Case Information
Petition type(s)
Petition subtype(s)
Sites of significance
Outcome
Writ denied
Fate of bound party
Remained in custody
Case Citation
Douglas County District Court, Omaha, NE, RG230: Douglas County Records, Subgroup 10: District Court, 1855-1972, Series: Criminal Appearance Docket Books, Vol. 21: ca. 1919, p. 587; Douglas County District Court, Omaha, NE, RG230: Douglas County Records, Subgroup 10: District Court, 1855-1972, Series 7: Criminal Case Files, 1897-1920, Reel 86: Doc. 21-472 to 21-604, Aug. 13, 1919 - Sep. 18, 1919, No. 21-587
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Length of case file
Between 11 and 20 pages
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