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The lecture includes an analysis of the historic case\u2019s three defendants \u2014 Dr. Thomas Dreher, a prominent physician; Ada LeBoeuf, Dreher\u2019s mistress; and James Beadle, Dreher\u2019s handyman and the alleged gunman \u2014 and the circumstances that led up to the murder of LeBoeuf\u2019s husband, James LeBoeuf. In addition, Middleton will discuss the ensuing trial and executions.<\/p>\n<p>Following Middleton\u2019s lecture, a guest panel will offer additional commentary. Gene Gouaux, Nicholls business law instructor, will discuss how the legal system shaped the Dreher-LeBoeuf case; Felicia LeDuff Harry, retired Nicholls assistant mass communication professor, will analyze print media coverage; and Marcus Montet, great-nephew of Ada LeBoeuf, will provide insight into the case\u2019s impact on LeBoeuf\u2019s family.<\/p>\n<p>Lecture admission is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THIBODAUX \u2014 Nicholls State University continues its annual Bonnie Bourg Lecture Series Thursday with a discussion of a 1929 Morgan City murder case that led to Louisiana\u2019s first hanging of a woman. 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