Adolf Beck (1877-1904)

Description:

Case of mistaken identity; Beck was tried in the Old Bailey for larceny, 1896, convicted, served five years in prison, was again indicted and convicted in 1904. Sentence was suspended and a court of inquiry appointed, which reported that all charges against Beck in both trials were absolutely without foundation.

subjects: Trials (Larceny),  Trials, litigation,  Mistaken identity,  Trials (Fraud),  Trials (Impostors and imposture)

People: Adolf Beck (1841-1909)

Places: England