State v. Rounds

The indictment charged the defendant with committing the offense of lewd and lascivious acts with Clara Jean Buck. The defendant pleaded not guilty. On October 11, 1930, he called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Buck for the purpose of securing a girl to help his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Buck lived on a farm but were both absent when defendant called. The Buck children, consisting of Harvey aged 13, Richard 11, Daisy 10, Clara Jean 7, Nellie 8, and a baby were at home. The defendant had recently rented a farm near the Bucks. His wife was sick and needed help, and he was advised that he might secure one…