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William Michalak

Camden Courier-Post clipping: Mute Saved from Jail for Refusal to Speak
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Mute Saved from Jail for 'Refusal' to Speak

Alexander Purzycki of 1267 Kaighn Avenue, arrested in Johnson Park by Policeman Raymond Stark, would not answer questions at headquarters or in police court. City Jailer William Michalak told Judge Gene R. Mariano the man was a deaf mute, and the charge was dismissed.

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Voodoo Is Held for Murder, headline banner, Camden Courier, April 9, 1925
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'Voodoo' Is Held for Murder

Police held "Doctor" H. H. Hyghcock without bail after discovering a maze of tunnels, "witch caves," and gruesome remains beneath 413 and 415 Liberty Street; Police Judge Cleary first held him on lesser charges.

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