In 1977, Lucas was notified by Maryland police that his second wife and son-in-law were plotting to kill him; the two pleaded guilty to conspiracy and were granted probation after Lucas asked the court to show mercy. By the 1980s, Lucas was living off his life savings.
In 1977, Lucas was informed by Maryland police that his second wife and son-in-law were planning to kill him; they pleaded guilty to conspiracy and received probation after Lucas asked for mercy. By the 1980s, Lucas relied on his life savings.