Biography
Loretta Luckes was a Black Panther from Bridgeport, Connecticut who was in New Haven on a weekend visit when she was arrested on May 28, 1969 in connection with the killing of Alex Rackley, becoming one of the "New Haven Nine." Pregnant when arrested, she had her baby while held at the Niantic women's prison. Along with Warren Kimbro and George Sams she pleaded guilty and agreed to testify for the state in exchange for the state's assurance that her parole would not be opposed.
Case
Connecticut Correctional Institution, Niantic (state prison for women)