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The image shows a folder containing two newspaper clippings related to the Fogg Coin Heist case.

1. Left Clipping (Crimson 10/16/74)

   • Headline: "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case"
   • Byline: By Howard L. Frant
   • Content:
     • U.S. Magistrate William I. Shapiro released two men charged with the Fogg Art Museum heist of $2 million worth of rare coins.
     • The two men, Donald D. Davis and Dart R. Dixon, were released on $5,000 bond each.
     • Davis claimed they were not involved in the heist but were waiting to buy stolen goods.
     • The state has not charged them with any crime, and they are currently being held in federal custody.
     • The article mentions other suspects and the recovery of some stolen coins.

2. Right Clipping (Crimson 11/20/74)

   • Headline: "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist"
   • Byline: By Thane Sherlock
   • Content:
     • Middlesex District Attorney's office dropped charges against a suspect in the Fogg coin heist due to insufficient evidence.
     • The suspect was identified as a participant in the theft of 17th-century coins.
     • The article discusses the investigation and the recovery of some coins, including a 17th-century French coin identified by a Harvard professor.
     • The FBI and local authorities are still investigating the case, with about 40 percent of the coins recovered.

The clippings provide updates on the legal proceedings and investigations related to the Fogg Coin Heist, including the release of suspects and the recovery of stolen coins.

The image shows two newspaper clippings related to the Fogg Coin Heist case, both dated Friday, October 18, 1974.

1. The first clipping, titled "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case" by Howard L. Frant, reports that U.S. Magistrate Willie J. Person released two of the five men charged with robbing the Fogg Museum of $2 million worth of rare coins last December. The two men, Louis Mathis of Cambridge and Darl R. Dixon of Jamaica Plain, were released due to lack of evidence, but the judge warned them not to leave the state without permission. The other three defendants, including Martin G. Regan, were not released. The article details the robbery, the arrest of the men, and the ongoing investigation.

2. The second clipping, titled "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist" by Dane Sherlock, reports that the Middlesex district attorney's office dropped armed robbery charges against Robert J. Barker, one of the five men indicted in the Fogg Museum coin heist. Barker was arrested in December 1973 and charged with stealing coins from the museum. The dismissal followed the suppression of the only evidence linking Barker to the crime, which was obtained in a search that the judge deemed unconstitutional. Barker, who has a criminal record, was the only one of the five defendants not to plead guilty. The article also mentions that the investigation is ongoing, with two other suspects still at large.

The image shows two newspaper clippings from 1974 concerning the Fogg Coin Heist case.

Left Clipping:

• Title: U.S. Judge Releases Two in Fogg Coin Heist Case
• Date: 10/15/1974
• Author: Howard L. Frant
• Summary: The U.S. Magistrate Willie J. Davis Jr. released two men involved in the heist of rare coins from the Fogg Museum worth $2 million. The men, Louis Mathis of Cambridge and Daryl R. Dixon of Jamaica Plain, were charged with robbery. Davis stated that there was sufficient evidence to indict them, but they were not permitted to leave the state. The heist occurred on December 2, 1973, and involved more than 5,000 coins. The investigation led to arrests and confessions from various individuals, including Martin G. Reagan, who implicated Mathis and Dixon.

Right Clipping:

• Title: D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect in Fogg Coin Heist
• Date: 11/20/1974
• Author: Danne Sherlock
• Summary: The Middlesex district attorney’s office dropped armed robbery charges against Robert J. Barker, a suspect in the Fogg Museum coin heist. Barker was accused of transporting stolen goods across state lines, but the evidence was insufficient to support an indictment. Barker had been arrested on December 13, 1973, and was later released. The case was closed, and the investigation focused on other aspects of the heist, including the recovery of coins in Lincoln, Rhode Island, and Canada.

The clippings highlight the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings related to the Fogg Museum coin heist.

The image shows two newspaper clippings dated April 1974, detailing a case involving the theft of rare coins from the Fogg Museum at Harvard University.

The first clipping, titled "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case," reports that U.S. Magistrate Willie J. Davis Jr. released two men charged with robbing the Fogg Museum of $2 million worth of rare coins in December 1973. The men, Louis Mathis of Cambridge and Darl R. Dixon of Jamaica Plain, were part of a larger group of suspects, with evidence indicating their involvement through telephone calls and state lines. The judge noted that the state did not provide sufficient evidence to hold the men in federal custody. The clipping mentions that the two men are not permitted to leave the state and that additional suspects have been arrested in connection with the robbery, including Martin G. Reagan, who was found guilty of aiding and abetting the crime.

The second clipping, titled "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist," reports that the Middlesex district attorney's office dismissed armed robbery charges against a suspect in the Fogg Museum coin heist. The dismissal was based on insufficient evidence to support an indictment. The suspect, identified as Robert J. Barrier, was arrested after being identified by eyewitnesses and found in possession of a coin similar to those stolen. The article also notes that another suspect, Leonard Plaza, was convicted of unrelated charges and later sentenced to a term of imprisonment. The investigation into the coin heist is still ongoing, with the focus shifting to other suspects.

The articles provide detailed accounts of the investigation, arrests, and legal proceedings related to the robbery of the Fogg Museum.

The image shows two newspaper clippings related to the Fogg Museum Coin Heist case, dated July 1974.

1. Top Clipping: "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case"

   • Author: By Howard L. Frant
   • Date: July 19, 1974
   • Summary: U.S. Magistrate Willie J. Davis released two men, Louis Mathis of Cambridge and Darl R. Dixon of Jamaica Plain, who were charged with the robbery of the Fogg Museum in Boston. The robbery occurred on December 2, 1973, where approximately $2 million in rare coins were stolen. The men were released on $50,000 bail each, with the condition that they would not leave the state. The FBI had gathered evidence suggesting their involvement, but the judge found the evidence insufficient to keep them in custody. The article mentions that the coins were masterpieces of classical antiquity and were part of the museum's collection.

2. Bottom Clipping: "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist"

   • Author: By Diane Sherlock
   • Date: July 20, 1974
   • Summary: Middlesex District Attorney Robert J. Harkins dismissed armed robbery charges against a suspect in the Fogg Museum coin heist. The suspect, Leonard Plaza, was accused of transporting the coins across state lines. The dismissal came after the FBI and state police failed to provide sufficient evidence to support the indictment. The article states that Plaza was the only person indicted in connection with the case. The dismissal was attributed to the lack of evidence that Plaza had participated in the robbery or the transportation of the coins.

Both articles highlight the legal proceedings and the challenges faced in gathering sufficient evidence to convict the suspects involved in the Fogg Museum coin heist.

The image is a newspaper clipping containing two articles related to the Foggy Coin heist case, dated November 14, 1973.

First Article: "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case"

By Howard L. Frant

• Summary:
  • U.S. Magistrate Willie J. Hart released two of the men charged with robbing the Fogge Museum of $2 million worth of rare coins last December.
  • The two men, Louis Matrins of Cambridge and Darf R. Dixon of Jamaica Plain, were released on their own recognizance despite ample evidence suggesting their involvement.
  • The FBI is still looking for the informant, who might testify against them.
  • The November 5 arrests included Matrins, Dixon, and another suspect named David G. Mjitren, a curator of ancient art, who described the coins as "immature masterpieces of classical art."
  • The state cannot hold the two men in federal custody due to a lack of a federal charge, and they are no longer charged in connection with the robbery in state court.
  • The robbery occurred on December 2, 1973, when a man was admitted by a guard, took a package containing more than 3000 coins, and fled.
  • Four individuals were initially arrested: Attleboro, Mass., residents Matrins and Dixon, along with Neilson and Fast.
  • Neilson and Fast were released due to insufficient evidence, while Matrins and Dixon were kept in custody.
  • Police arrested Reagan, who was found with about 40 percent of the coins and implicated others.

Second Article: "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist"

By Diane Sherlock

• Summary:
  • The Middlesex district attorney’s office dropped armed robbery charges against a suspect in last year’s Fogg coin heist due to lack of evidence.
  • The indictment against Robert J. Barker was dismissed, but the investigation into the robbery is ongoing.
  • Barker, along with two other men, was initially charged in the heist, where stolen coins valued at $2 million were taken.
  • Barker was released on personal recognizance in December 1973.
  • Two other suspects, identified as participants, remain under indictment.
  • Barker was arrested in connection with federal authorities for unrelated crimes in Puerto Rico.
  • The dismissal was ordered by Superior Court Judge Walter McLaughlin.
  • The case involved the theft of coins from Harvard University's Fogge Museum.
  • FBI and local police continue to investigate the robbery.

The clippings detail the judicial proceedings and updates on the high-profile Fogg Coin heist case, including the release of suspects and the dropping of charges against one individual due to insufficient evidence.

The image shows a scrapbook page with two newspaper clippings taped onto it, both related to a coin heist case.

The clipping on the left is titled "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case" by Howard L. Frant. It reports that U.S. Magistrate Willie J. Davis released two men charged with robbing the Fogg Museum of $2 million worth of rare coins. It mentions the suspects, their connection to the robbery, and details of the investigation including arrests and charges. The article mentions that Canadian authorities arrested three other men in Montreal. The article is dated 11/15/74 with a handwritten note "Crimson" above.

The clipping on the right is titled "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist" by Diane Sherlock. It reports the dismissal of federal robbery charges against a suspect involved in the case due to insufficient evidence. It gives background on the investigation, mentioning Robert J. Barker and other officials involved, recovery of stolen coins, and ongoing FBI efforts. This article has a handwritten note "Crimson 11/20/74" above it.

The scrapbook page itself is light brown with three holes punched along the left edge, likely for placement in a binder or album.

The image shows two separate newspaper clippings mounted on a kraft paper background with a small portion of cream border visible at the top. They are affixed with a paper hole reinforcer on the left side, suggesting they could be part of a scrapbook or a filing system. Each clipping features an article concerning the "Fogg Coin Heist."

The first article is titled "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case" by Howard R. Flant and is marked with a stamped date of "Oct 15'74". The article informs about a U.S. Magistrate releasing two individuals who were charged with the theft of $2 million worth of rare coins from the Fogg Museum.

The second newspaper clipping is titled "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist" by Diane Sherlock and is dated "Jan 20'74" by a stamp. It discusses how the district attorney's office dropped armed robbery charges against a suspect in the last year's coin heist because there was not enough evidence to support the indictment.

Both articles mention some details about the case, indicating the involvement of multiple individuals and the ongoing investigation. The articles provide specific details about the suspects, legal proceedings, and the response of law enforcement.

The image shows two newspaper clippings mounted on a card or document. Both clippings are dated from 1974 and are related to the Fogg Coin Heist, a significant art theft involving rare coins from the Fogg Art Museum at Harvard University.

Left Clipping:

• Headline: "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case"
• Byline: Howard L. Frant
• Date: October 16, 1974
• Content Summary:
  • A U.S. Magistrate, Willie J. Davis, released two men charged with robbing the Fogg Museum of $2 million worth of rare coins the previous year.
  • The two men, Louis Mathis and Darti R. Dixon, were arrested in Canada and later extradited to the U.S.
  • They were charged with conspiracy to transport stolen goods across state lines.
  • The article notes that while the evidence against them is "ample," the men have not yet been indicted by a federal grand jury.
  • The men are free on custody but could still face charges if indicted.
  • The Fogg Museum was robbed on December 2, 1973, when a guard was pulled aside, and approximately 5,000 coins were stolen, valued at over $2 million.
  • The article also mentions that four suspects were arrested in connection with the robbery, but only two were released by the judge.

Right Clipping:

• Headline: "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist"
• Byline: Diane Sherlock
• Date: November 20, 1974
• Content Summary:
  • Middlesex District Attorney’s office dismissed armed robbery charges against a suspect in the Fogg coin heist.
  • The dismissal was based on insufficient evidence to support the indictment.
  • The suspect, Robert J. Barker, was one of the men arrested in connection with the heist.
  • The article states that the evidence against Barker was "not property suggest[ing] the indictment of Leonard Piazza, 34, of Lynn, Baker added that the right will continue to work in conjunction with federal authorities on finding the stolen coins."
  • Piazza, who has a long criminal record, was previously convicted of unrelated theft and is currently serving an unrelated term at Walpole.
  • Daniel Steiner, the general counsel to the university, stated that Piazza was apparently connected to the Fogg robbery, describing him as "an innocent man" who was looking for stolen coins.
  • About 40 percent of the stolen coins have been recovered, with the balance found three days later in Canada.
  • Another suspect, James L. Newton, a special agent in charge of the Boston field office of the FBI, said that the investigation is "concentrated in the New England area."
  • The article also mentions that charges were Friday dismissed against two other suspects, indicating that they may still be indicted.

Overall Context:

Both articles provide updates on the ongoing investigation into the Fogg Coin Heist, highlighting the legal proceedings, the release of some suspects, and the challenges in securing indictments due to insufficient evidence. The clippings emphasize the complexity of the case and the efforts by law enforcement to recover the stolen coins and hold the perpetrators accountable. The documents are likely part of an archive or collection related to the Fogg Coin Heist case.

The image appears to be a newspaper clipping or article about a coin heist case involving the Fogg Art Museum. The article is divided into two sections, with the top section titled "U.S. Judge Releases Two In Fogg Coin Heist Case" and the bottom section titled "D.A. Drops Charge Against a Suspect In Fogg Coin Heist".

The top section of the article reports that two men, Willie J. Davis and Dart R. Dixon, who were charged with robbing the Fogg Art Museum of $2 million worth of rare coins in December 1973, have been released from custody by a U.S. magistrate judge. The article states that there was not enough evidence to convict the two men, but they were still being considered suspects in the case.

The bottom section of the article reports that the Middlesex district attorney's office has dropped armed robbery charges against a suspect in the Fogg Art Museum coin heist because there was insufficient evidence to support an indictment. The article mentions that the Middlesex district attorney's office is working with federal authorities to find the "right" man responsible for the crime.

The image also includes a small excerpt from the article that mentions that a coin was found in Canada, but the informant, as well as the FBI, says it is still looking for one suspect. The article also mentions that the November 5 arrests culminated an 11-month investigation by the FBI and state, Cambridge, Arlington, and Cumberland police.