At one time she was married to Wilfred Clarke , a son of John Sleeper Clarke .
Though later exonerated from all involvement in the case Bateman was forced to resign from an all - woman 's group called The Professional Woman 's League .
At one time Bateman was married to Wilfred Clarke , a son of John Sleeper Clarke .
Though later exonerated from all involvement in the case Bateman was forced to resign from an all - woman 's group called The Professional Woman 's League .