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Mugshot of Ralph Muller and portrait of Peter Kamenoff, the two men suspected of bombing the Fountain of the World headquarters. B. 1958.

Description:
The bombing of the building, in Box Canyon, near Chatsworth and Simi Valley, killed the group's leader, Krishna Venta, and nine other followers, including children. Kamenoff and Muller were former members of the sect and also killed in the blast.
Date:
December 12, 1958
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Mugshot of Ralph Muller and portrait of Peter Kamenoff, the two men suspected of bombing the Fountain of the World headquarters. B. 1958.

Brother Martin looks over story of tragedy while he tells of seeing Krishna Venta talking with man suspected of being the bomber of Fountain of the World, 1958

Description:
Brother Martin claims to have seen the blast that shattered the Fountain of the World headquarters. The house, in Box Canyon, near Chatsworth and Simi Valley, was destroyed when two excommunicated members of the group bombed it, killing 11.
Date:
December 11, 1958
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
Brother Martin looks over story of tragedy while he tells of seeing Krishna Venta talking with man suspected of being the bomber of Fountain of the World, 1958