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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

Assailant William Hardy and detective Joe Filkas retracing the scene of the crime, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: In 1935, William Hardy confessed to the beating of his half-sister Helen Katherine Williams with a hammer. The photograph depicts Hardy in handcuffs retracing the event with investigators,
Date:: February 11, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Assailant William Hardy with detectives, retracing the crime scene, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: In 1935, William Hardy confessed to the beating of his half-sister Helen Katherine Williams with a hammer. The photograph depicts Hardy in handcuffs retracing the event with investigators,
Date:: February 11, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Bellevue Arms apartment building, residence of confessed kidnapper and murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: Possibly related to Los Angeles Times article, "Accused Slayer's Abode Gives Evidence of Hurried Departure: Hickman's Finger-Prints Found in Apartment. Occupant Identified as Suspected Slayer of Marion Parker; Death Car There Saturday," 21 Dec. 1927:3.
Date:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Black leather bag obtained as evidence in Fay Sudow murder case, Los Angeles, 1920

Description:: Textured black leather bag with handle and clasp at top, flat bottom, on edge of round table with bookcase in background. Bag is wrapped with 2 thin ropes and affixed with address label from Fred W. Wolf to Alfred Allen, and shipping label marked Collect.
Date:: December, 1920
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Bottles of alcoholic beverages, evidence in the Myrtle Mellus murder case, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Photograph of evidence in the Myrtle Mellus murder case: two bottles of H & S Scotch Whiskey and a third bottle labeled "811 R[...] M. Mellus, murder, 8 for 8."
Date:: [1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Bullets used as evidence in David Clark murder trial, Los Angeles, 1931

Date:: 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Bullets used as evidence in David H. Clark's murder trial, Los Angeles, 1931

Description:: Three bullets used as evidence in David H. Clark's murder trial.
Date:: 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Copy of grand jury exhibit photograph of Darby Day Jr.'s facial acid burns, Los Angeles, 1925

Date:: 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Copy of grand jury exhibit photograph of Darby Day Jr.'s facial acid burns, Los Angeles, 1925

Date:: 1925
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Correspondence between Arthur Loeb and Mr. Sanders concerning Julian Petroleum, Los Angeles, 1929-1935

Description:: Letter from Arthur Loeb to a Mr. Sanders, concerning the Julian Petroleum company and their stockholders.
Date:: [between 1929-1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Court document related to the Julian Petroleum fraud case, Los Angeles, 1926-1935

Description:: Court document related to the Julian Petroleum fraud case.
Date:: [betweeen 1926-1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Crowds gathered in front of residences on Manhattan Place where William Edward Hickman disposed of Marion Parker's remains, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: Marion Parker was kidnapped for ransom on December 15, 1927 by William Edward Hickley. Two days later, Marion's remains were retrieved by her father, Perry Parker, on a street curb at 432 S. Manhattan Place- just moments after exchanging $1500 for Marion, whom he presumed was alive. Hickman was ultimately tried and sentenced to death for the crime. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: December 18, 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

David H. Clark's gun, bullets and shells, Los Angeles, 1931

Description:: David H. Clark was tried for murder.
Date:: 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Deputy coroners T.E. Russell and Y. Ewers carry a trunk where a murder victim was found, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: Photograph depicts the trunk where the body of Rose Marie Happel was found (also referred to as Rosabella in the Los Angeles Times). She was murdered by her husband, John H. Happel.
Date:: December 5, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Detectives entering the bungalow of John H. and Rose Marie Happel, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: John H. Happel was arrested for the murder of his wife, Rose Marie Happel (also referred to as Rosabella in the Los Angeles Times). The case received attention due to Happel hiding his wife's body in a trunk. He eventually confessed to the murder.
Date:: December 5, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Donna Emptage standing in the backroom of a building previously rented by attempted kidnapper Leroy Anderson, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Donna Emptage, who unwittingly rented the hideout of Leroy Anderson (alias Jack Williams), attempted kidnapper of millionaire San Marino banker Herbert D. Ivey. Emptage stands in a room with an iron-frame bed and other furnishings. This room was located in the rear of the storefront building previously rented by kidnapper Anderson.
Date:: October 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Dr. Benjamin Blank and Sergeant Howard L. Barlow during the trial of William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: William Edward Hickman was executed in October 1928 for the kidnapping and murder of 12-year old Marion Parker. In this image, Sergeant Barlow appears to be examining the handprint of the accused while Dr. Blank looks on.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Exterior of the storefront hideout of Leroy Anderson, who attempted to kidnap banker Herbert D. Ivey, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Second Man Now Hunted in Ivey Plot: Hideout Reveals Accomplice. Chains, Money and Arms in Slain Ransom Seeker's Quarters Disclosed," 13 Oct. 1935: 1.
Date:: October 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Firearms used as evidence in the David H. Clark murder trial, Los Angeles, 1931

Description:: Seven firearms, varying in sizes, placed in a row with tags attached to them. They are placed on top of the witness stand.
Date:: 1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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

Assailant William Hardy and detective Joe Filkas retracing the scene of the crime, Los Angeles, 1935

Assailant William Hardy with detectives, retracing the crime scene, Los Angeles, 1935

Bellevue Arms apartment building, residence of confessed kidnapper and murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927

Black leather bag obtained as evidence in Fay Sudow murder case, Los Angeles, 1920

Bottles of alcoholic beverages, evidence in the Myrtle Mellus murder case, Los Angeles, 1928

Bullets used as evidence in David Clark murder trial, Los Angeles, 1931

Bullets used as evidence in David H. Clark's murder trial, Los Angeles, 1931

Copy of grand jury exhibit photograph of Darby Day Jr.'s facial acid burns, Los Angeles, 1925

Copy of grand jury exhibit photograph of Darby Day Jr.'s facial acid burns, Los Angeles, 1925

Correspondence between Arthur Loeb and Mr. Sanders concerning Julian Petroleum, Los Angeles, 1929-1935

Court document related to the Julian Petroleum fraud case, Los Angeles, 1926-1935

Crowds gathered in front of residences on Manhattan Place where William Edward Hickman disposed of Marion Parker's remains, Los Angeles, 1927

David H. Clark's gun, bullets and shells, Los Angeles, 1931

Deputy coroners T.E. Russell and Y. Ewers carry a trunk where a murder victim was found, Los Angeles, 1934

Detectives entering the bungalow of John H. and Rose Marie Happel, Los Angeles, 1934

Donna Emptage standing in the backroom of a building previously rented by attempted kidnapper Leroy Anderson, Los Angeles, 1935

Dr. Benjamin Blank and Sergeant Howard L. Barlow during the trial of William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1928

Exterior of the storefront hideout of Leroy Anderson, who attempted to kidnap banker Herbert D. Ivey, Los Angeles, 1935

Firearms used as evidence in the David H. Clark murder trial, Los Angeles, 1931

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