Vander L. Beatty
Vander L. Beatty (February 5, 1941 – August 30, 1990) was an American politician from New York.
Life
Beatty was a member of the New York State Assembly (54th D.) in 1971 and 1972; and a member of the New York State Senate from 1973 to 1982, sitting in the 180th, 181st, 182nd, 183rd and 184th New York State Legislatures.
In 1982, he ran in the Democratic primary for Congress in the 12th District, but was defeated by Major Owens. Beatty then attempted to defraud the results of the primary, and was eventually convicted[1] and sentenced to jail.[2]
Death
Beatty was murdered on August 30, 1990, at his campaign headquarters in Brooklyn while attempting a political come-back.[3] The murder allegedly occurred after a judge refused to reduce Everett Flournoy’s alimony and child support payments. Flournoy was represented at the hearing by a lawyer recommended by Beatty.[4] Flournoy was apprehended after two appearances on the television program "America's Most Wanted".[4]
References
- BEATTY IS GUILTY OF A CONSPIRACY IN VOTE FORGERY in the New York Times on December 23, 1983
- Associated Press (February 4, 1984). "Beatty Jailed on Election Charge". The Hour. p. 5.
- Barron, James (1990-08-31). "Ex-State Senator Beatty Slain in Storefront Office in Brooklyn". New York Times.
- "Suspect Arrested in Slaying of Former Senator After 'Most Wanted' Show". AP NEWS. Retrieved 2020-06-18.
| New York State Assembly | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Gail Hellenbrand |
New York State Assembly 54th District 1971–1972 |
Succeeded by Samuel D. Wright |
| New York State Senate | ||
| Preceded by Waldaba Stewart |
New York State Senate 18th District 1973–1974 |
Succeeded by Chester J. Straub |
| Preceded by Carol Bellamy |
New York State Senate 23rd District 1975–1982 |
Succeeded by Joseph G. Montalto |