1958 Press Photo Charles Rocky Rothschild on witness stand at murder trial

In his confession, Rothschild said A.D. Allen of Jackson County told him that Drake was known to carry as much as $5,000 cash in a money belt. He said Allen led him to the Drake home, where Rothschild broke in. He said he wore a stocking over his head. Drake had been watching television and ran to the back of the house to get a pistol when he heard Rothschild breaking through a door. Rothschild said Drake shot at him once before he shot and killed Drake. He also beat the merchant's wife after she ran to the telephone. He tore the telephone from the wall. As Drake lay dying, Rothschild said he searched his body for the money belt, but there was none. Worried that neighbors heard the gunshots, he fled the house and was picked up by Allen. He said he threw his pistol into a stream.

Photo is dated 1958.

Photo measures 9 x 7 inches.