Prisoner Transferred Through Walla Walla
A convicted man is held in the city on his way to the state penitentiary after a trial in Goldendale.
Deputy Sheriff William McGuire of Klickitat county arrived in Walla Walla this morning with a man named David Chappell, who has been sentenced to serve four years in the state penitentiary for attempted rape. Chappell, who is 50 years of age, was convicted in the superior court at Goldendale last week for enticing a 7-year-old girl into his room and attempting to take undue liberties with her.
“Chappell, who is 50 years of age, was convicted in the superior court at Goldendale last week.”
This item reflects the era's brief reporting style regarding criminal transport and sex crimes. It serves as a reminder of how the state's legal infrastructure funneled individuals through specific regional hubs like Walla Walla to reach the state penitentiary.
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