Girl, 2, Clinches Case of Mother vs Father

Camden Courier-Post – February 24, 1938

Mrs. Nettie Angelastro, of 1122 Locust street, testified in police court yesterday that her husband, Jack, 28, beat her "four times a month." He denied the charge.

Police Judge Mariano was in a quandary. Neither wife nor husband had corroborating testimony.

Suddenly Mrs. Angelastro’s daughter, aged 2, whom she was holding, spoke up: “Papa hit Mama,” were the only words the child uttered. It was enough for Judge Mariano. He found Angelastro guilty, suspended a six months’ sentence and ordered him to make arrangements to provide support for his wife and child.