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

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
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