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Harold Haley

Case from San-rafael, CA dated Aug 07, 1970

Victim Details

Superior Court Judge Harold Haley

Male

White / Caucasian

San-rafael

CA

1970-08-07

66

Harold

Haley

07/09/2026

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Superior Court Judge Harold Joseph Haley, aged 66, tragically lost his life on August 7, 1970, in San Rafael, California, during a violent incident at the Marin County Civic Center. Judge Haley was taken hostage in his courtroom by Jonathan Jackson, a 17-year-old who aimed to free the Soledad Brothers, including his older brother George Jackson. Jonathan Jackson entered the courtroom armed and freed San Quentin inmate James McClain, who was on trial, along with two other inmates, Ruchell Magee a ...
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