David R. Patterson

David Ralph Patterson was an 11-year-old Alexandria boy who was found hanged in his bedroom in the family home at 9001 Elmdale Road on April 3, 1964.[1]

Four days later, Chief of Police Major William L. Durrer determined that the hanging was accidental.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Police Probe Hanging of Boy." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): B1. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1994). Apr 06 1964. Web. 1 Jan. 2012.
  2. ↑ "Hanging of Boy Ruled Accident." The Washington Post, Times Herald (1959-1973): B3. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Washington Post (1877-1994). Apr 08 1964. Web. 1 Jan. 2012.