Dr. George K. Dazey at the trial where he is accused of the murder of his second wife, Doris S. Dazey, Los Angeles, 1939-1940
- Description:
- Dr. George K. Dazey in front of a map of his property, at the trial in which he is accused of murdering his second wife, actress Doris S. Dazey, in 1935. Doris Dazey's death was originally believed to be suicide by monoxide poisoning. However, witnesses claimed that Dr. Dazey had been boasting about committing the "perfect crime" and a night watchman testified to witnessing Dazey carry a woman's body from the house to the garage on the night of the murder. Other factors complicating the trial were the paternity of Doris and George Dazey's child, Doris Dazey's possible mental illness, and false testimonies from some of the witnesses. Dr. Dazey was ultimately acquitted of the crime.
- Date:
- between December 3, 1939 and March 10, 1940
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Collection:
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Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
