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Address on letter from kidnap victim William Gettle to his attorney, Ernest E. Noon, May 1934 (page 2)

Description:
Gettle was kidnapped from his ranch home in Arcadia on the night of May 9th during a housewarming party, then held in a La Crescenta house by a gang consisting of three men and two women. Police foiled their ransom plot and rescued Gettle on May 14th, following clues recorded on a dictagraph placed on the telephone conversations of a suspected bank robber.
Date:
May 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Address on letter from kidnap victim William Gettle to his attorney, Ernest E. Noon, May 1934 (page 2)

Leo Patrick Kelley's fingerprints as forensic evidence in the Leo Patrick Kelley murder case, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:
Two photographs of fingerprints pinned on a wall with a thumbtack. The photo on the right is labeled with "L.P.K." on the bottom left. The fingerprints were used as forensic evidence in the Leo Patrick Kelly murder case. Leo Patrick Kelly was tried for the murder of Myrtle Mellus. Reported in "Fingerprint Brings Order for New Search of Mellus Home as Grand Jury Indicts Kelly: HUNT EXPECTED TO TRIP SLAYER Officers Think Evidence of Identity to be Found Inquisitors Hear Husband Tell of Discovering Body Quest for Mystery Woman Still Proves Vain," Los Angeles Times, 09 Aug. 1928: A2.
Date:
August 1928
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Leo Patrick Kelley's fingerprints as forensic evidence in the Leo Patrick Kelley murder case, Los Angeles, 1928

Dr. Walter Hodges, Aida Zuniga and Detective Clark at the La Vina Sanatorium, Altadena, 1931

Description:
At the La Vina Sanatorium where murder suspect Winnie Ruth Judd hid for a few days, Dr. Walter Hodges, patient Aida Zuniga and Detective Lieutenant Clark talk in Ms. Zuniga's room. Reported in "VERIFIED; FLOUTED: Mrs. Judd's Story Stirs Storm Her Version of Events in Phoenix Branded False by Prosecutor Account of Movements Here Prove Accurate as Her Hide-Out is Found," Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 1931: 1.
Date:
October 25, 1931
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Dr. Walter Hodges, Aida Zuniga and Detective Clark at the La Vina Sanatorium, Altadena, 1931

Los Angeles police sergeant Howard L. Barlow with fingerprint evidence collected from home of kidnapping and murder suspect William Hickman, 1927

Description:
Related to the article “Accused Slayer’s Abode Gives Evidence of Hurried Departure, Science Proves Crime Can’t Pay, Detective Chief Credits Fingerprint Check, Sergt. Barlow’s Research Verifies Clews, Scar on Thumb Brings Hunt to Arrest Hickman.” Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 1927: 3
Date:
1927
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Los Angeles police sergeant Howard L. Barlow with fingerprint evidence collected from home of kidnapping and murder suspect William Hickman, 1927

Adams Pharmacy ledger documenting the purchase of poison by Elmer M. Archer, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:
Ledger documenting the purchase of sodium arsenate for 10 cents by Elmer M. Archer at the Adams Pharmacy in Santa Monica on January 24, 1926. Archer purchased the poison under the name Joe Jacks. Archer was in love with the newlywed Olive Orr Brugen-Schmidt and tried to convince her to poison her new husband, W. H. Bowers.
Date:
March 1926
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Adams Pharmacy ledger documenting the purchase of poison by Elmer M. Archer, Los Angeles, 1926

Photograph of Leonard Siever on a page from the graduation program for the University of Southern California, College of Dentistry, 1917

Description:
Photograph of dentist Dr. Leonard Siever in cap and gown, and two other students, on a page from the graduation program for the University of Southern California, College of Dentistry. The student above him is named Jack and the student below him is named Ronald (possibly Ronald B. Slater).
Date:
1917
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Photograph of Leonard Siever on a page from the graduation program for the University of Southern California, College of Dentistry, 1917

Ransom instructions, Mary B. Skeele kidnap case, 1933

Description:
Note with partial ransom instructions, on 2 pieces of paper, mostly typewritten, partially created with cut-out words and letters, some portions obscured with tape or paper, some words struck out with crayon or pencil, pinned to wooden background, reading: -Leave 5:30. P. M. - continuing through HIGHLAND PARK a nd past SYCAMORE GROVE PARK to AVENUE #43 (forty-three); turning to the left on AVENUE 43 and going up the hill to GRIFFIN AVENUE and turning to the left on car line and following to the end of line. Here you will see the road turns to the right and starts up the winding road to the top of the hill. This is where Montecito Drive starts. Follow this road all the way up the hill. You will notice a retaining wall on the left about 8 feet high, this will follow along all the way to the top on your left hand side. Do not turn off this road. Just follow the winding road all the way. Keeping the wall on your left. Go all the way to the top following the wall all the time. When you arrive upon the hill you will see that the wall continues on for a short distance, but you follow on around the wall and and the end of it At Curve On The Right notice instruction under TILE in under Box. This is the place where you will stop your car and be sure there is no one following you or around there or anyone coming towards you You should act as if you are looking at your tires or something so as to not create suspicion or let anyone know that you are there. You see it is necessary that you are careful of this money so no one else might pick it up first. Otherwise you would be out of the money and the wife too. But you can be careful in placing it. We will try our best to get it. After placing the money then you drive on around the road to the first road turning to the right down the hill. This will take you down the other side of the hill to BROADWAY then you can turn and get back. This is a complete worded map and should be easily followed. We are depending on you to follow it in every detail and move and hope that you understand the seriousness of it all if you do not do as we direct. We have the upper hand at this time and we intend to see that you do as your told. You will be protected in every way if you do as we say and you movements will be a safeguard for your wife if you follow theses instructions. If however we notice any move or word to the contrary, well its just to BAD. AGAIN WE IMPRESS UPON YOU******BE CAREFUL*******. --------******_-------- ----------********------------ YOUR WIFE WILL NOT BE RETURNED -------,?. / IF You have the money marked or the serials taken. You have New bills instead of used ones. You have any other denominations of bills instead of $5,$I0,or $20. You have a dummy package in place of the money. You have anyone with you or around you or following you. You talk of this to anyone. You notify the POLICE or ANYONE. - --------*******------------ ---------*******--------- Your wife, will be held 24 hours to see if you have met these requirements. Remember we are watching your every move and it is very necessary that BE CAREFUL. You might make a move that would seem to you to be O.K. but at the time same it might prove fatal. Be Wise--Be Careful--Walter Fisher Skeele, If Ever There Was a Time to BE CAREFUL, It is NOW! Otherwise
Date:
1933
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Ransom instructions, Mary B. Skeele kidnap case, 1933

Letter from murder victim Fay Sudow to Fred Allen (Alfred W. Allen), 1920

Description:
2-page handwritten letter, photographed pinned to board, from Fay Sudow, addressed to Fred Allen, 711 Central Bldg., Main and 6th St., Los Angeles, Cal., with 2 envelopes, 1 postmarked Chicago, Ill., Oct 16, 5 PM, 1920, with the logo of Morrison Hotel and Terrace Garden, Chicago, and 1 postmarked Plymouth, Ill., Oct 27, 2 PM, 1920. Fay Sudow's attorney was named Alfred W. Allen, with an office at 485 Central Bldg.
Date:
1920
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Letter from murder victim Fay Sudow to Fred Allen (Alfred W. Allen), 1920

Los Angeles police sergeant Howard L. Barlow inspecting car steering wheel, 1927

Description:
A similar photograph appears with the article “Murder Suspect Hunted After Wrecking of Car, Hickman Sought Near Redlands; Lair of Girl Slayer Located; Formal Complaint Issued.” Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 1927, with caption: “Perfect Crime” Collapses Under Scrutiny of Police Experts. Sgt. H.L. Barlow of the Identification Bureau Checking Fingerprints on Chrysler Mirror With Those on File in Department. The article states: The trail of a man, believed to be William Edward Hickman, 18 years of age, accused kidnaper and killer Marion Parker, 12-year-old school girl was picked up last night …
Date:
1927
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Los Angeles police sergeant Howard L. Barlow inspecting car steering wheel, 1927