True Crime Tuesdays! Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary inmates #10387, Harold M. Davy and #10388, Victor Davy On September 23, 1915, Harold and Victor Davy were arrested by detectives in Indianapolis, Indiana on the charge of violating interstate commerce law. The authorities accused them of stealing money that was in transit from one state to another. Faced with the evidence against them, the brothers quickly admitted their guilt. Harold and Victor were convicted by the United States District Court at Indianapolis and were each given two year prison sentences. A little over a month after being arrested, they were transported to Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary to carry out their sentences. Details of the brothers’ crime are not abundant in their inmate case files. What is known is that the brothers stole money from the depot office of the Adams Express Company in Terre Haute, Indiana. (Coincidentally, the Adams Express Company was the original owner of the building which now houses the National Archives at Kansas City). How they stole the money or for what purpose is not known. The brothers arrived at the “Big House” on December 4, 1915. They were dressed in fine suits and ties which exuded an air of sophistication. However, their wide eyes, pale faces, and confounded expressions told a more realistic story of their incredible predicament. The look on their faces as the camera snapped their mug shots was a look of regret, confusion, and fearful anxiety. Prior to being arrested, Harold and Victor were employed as electricians. Only two years apart in age, they were both married and remained in close contact with their family while in prison, judging by the amount of correspondence each wrote and received. From the documents in their inmate case files, both men appeared to be model prisoners. No violations were committed by either, and Harold was even appointed as a trusty prisoner on August 18, 1916. As one might assume, the brothers were employed at the prison electric light plant and boiler house for most of their incarceration. They were released together on July 12, 1917, a full 144 days early due to good behavior.
Posted on: Tue, 06 May 2014 13:00:01 +0000
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