People v. Jackson

At about 6 p. m. on January 9, 1954, while Mr. Gaige, who was in charge of the Pasadena incinerator, was counting the day’s receipts, two men entered his office and robbed him. One of them struck him and grabbed what money was in sight; the other carried a revolver. They were in Gaige’s office only a matter of seconds. He was unable to identify them other than that they were colored and between 25 and 35 years of age. Two other men acted as lookouts.

Thereafter the four defendants were arrested and charged with the robbery. Defendants Jackson and Simpson entered pleas of guilty. Defendants…