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What was the reason for Carolyn Lima and Leslie Perez visiting realtor Fred Tones on February 6, 1961?
What was the reason for Carolyn Lima and Leslie Perez visiting realtor Fred Tones on February 6, 1961?
- To conduct a real estate appraisal
- To seek legal advice
- To discuss a property purchase
- For a prearranged sexual encounter (correct)
How did authorities describe the manner in which Fred Tones was killed?
How did authorities describe the manner in which Fred Tones was killed?
- He was suffocated and left in a warehouse
- He suffered a fatal injury in a car crash
- He was poisoned and drowned
- He was shot and then burned (correct)
What was the nickname given to Lima and Perez by the Houston Press?
What was the nickname given to Lima and Perez by the Houston Press?
- The Highway Bandits
- The Beatnik Killers (correct)
- The Texas Executioners
- The Crime Queens
What defense did Lima and Perez claim during their trial?
What defense did Lima and Perez claim during their trial?
What was the outcome of the trial for Lima and Perez?
What was the outcome of the trial for Lima and Perez?
Flashcards
The Beatnik Killers
The Beatnik Killers
Carolyn Lima and Leslie Perez, accused of murdering realtor Fred Tones in 1961, became known as the "Beatnik Killers" because they were seen as part of the counterculture movement, embracing the nonconformist and bohemian lifestyle.
Beat Generation
Beat Generation
In the 1960s, the Beat Generation was a cultural movement that rejected traditional social norms. Its members often wore non-conventional clothing, listened to jazz music, and explored alternative lifestyles.
Legal Execution of Women
Legal Execution of Women
The "Beatnik Killers" were initially found guilty of capital murder in 1961 and sentenced to death. However, their case and sentencing sparked a major debate about the legal system and the role of women in society.
Prearranged Sexual Encounter
Prearranged Sexual Encounter
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Capital Murder
Capital Murder
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Study Notes
The Beatnik Killers Case
- On February 6, 1961, Carolyn Lima and Leslie Elaine Perez (then known as Leslie Douglas Ashley) met with realtor Fred Tones in Houston for a planned sexual encounter.
- Later that night, Tones' body was found. He had been shot six times and burned.
- Lima and Perez fled, driving Tones' Lincoln to Galveston and New Orleans.
- The FBI located them in New York City three weeks later.
- Dubbed the "Beatnik Killers" by the Houston Press, they were returned to Houston.
- Lima and Perez were charged with capital murder.
- During their trial, they claimed self-defense.
- On May 24, a Harris County jury found them guilty and sentenced them to death.
- Lima was scheduled to be the first woman executed in Texas in nearly a century.
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