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 notified by Maryland police of a plot against him from his second wife and son-in-law; they were convicted of conspiracy and granted probation. By the 1980s, Lucas survived on his life savings.