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Nettie Yaw stands with Helen Hedges, who pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary, Los Angeles, 1935

Nettie Yaw stands with Helen Hedges, who pleaded guilty to second-degree burglary, Los Angeles, 1935

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

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

Mickey Cohen leaves his brother Marvin's funeral, Los Angeles, 1973

Mickey Cohen leaves his brother Marvin's funeral, Los Angeles, 1973

Attorney George Penney with his convicted client Elliot B. Thomas, Los Angeles, 1932

Attorney George Penney with his convicted client Elliot B. Thomas, Los Angeles, 1932

Suspected robber Charles Henderson, Los Angeles, 1935

Suspected robber Charles Henderson, Los Angeles, 1935

Carl von Moltke and John J. Hill at a courthouse during Molke's trial for check forgery, Los Angeles, 1935

Carl von Moltke and John J. Hill at a courthouse during Molke's trial for check forgery, Los Angeles, 1935

Convicted murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, ca. 1927

Convicted murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, ca. 1927

Actress Hedy LaMarr and John Loder in courtroom, confronting men suspected of robbing their house in Los Angeles, Calif., 1946

Actress Hedy LaMarr and John Loder in courtroom, confronting men suspected of robbing their house in Los Angeles, Calif., 1946

Frances Mabel Willis holds her murder weapon, Los Angeles, 1935

Frances Mabel Willis holds her murder weapon, Los Angeles, 1935

Charles "Chas" Layman on trial for murder of six W.P.A. workers, Los Angeles, 1935

Charles "Chas" Layman on trial for murder of six W.P.A. workers, Los Angeles, 1935

Milton "Farmer" Page, Los Angeles

Milton "Farmer" Page, Los Angeles

Newton Kendall, Dorothy Garland, and Buron Fitts as Spike O'Donnell, standing, attends court, Los Angeles, circa 1934

Newton Kendall, Dorothy Garland, and Buron Fitts as Spike O'Donnell, standing, attends court, Los Angeles, circa 1934

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

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

Dan McNally and Jonathan Perkins Posing Behind Bars, Los Angeles, 1935

Dan McNally and Jonathan Perkins Posing Behind Bars, Los Angeles, 1935

Kidnappers of William F. Gettle in prison waiting to plead guilty at trial, Los Angeles, 1934

Kidnappers of William F. Gettle in prison waiting to plead guilty at trial, Los Angeles, 1934

H. Newkirk Wheeler, convicted of mail fraud for selling fake land grants, Los Angeles, 1933

H. Newkirk Wheeler, convicted of mail fraud for selling fake land grants, Los Angeles, 1933

Emmett Dalton, witness in court, Los Angeles, 1935

Emmett Dalton, witness in court, Los Angeles, 1935

William Edward Hickman is found sane by jury, Los Angeles, 1928

William Edward Hickman is found sane by jury, Los Angeles, 1928

Seymour Schindell, accused of punching Miss Lee, sitting in his cell at the Hollywood police station, Los Angeles, 1935

Seymour Schindell, accused of punching Miss Lee, sitting in his cell at the Hollywood police station, Los Angeles, 1935

Helen Mindlin, charged with grand theft of manuscripts, Los Angeles, 1935

Helen Mindlin, charged with grand theft of manuscripts, Los Angeles, 1935

Prisoner Dale Budlong, prosecution witness in the trial of William Edward Hickman, kidnapper and murderer, Los Angeles, 1928

Prisoner Dale Budlong, prosecution witness in the trial of William Edward Hickman, kidnapper and murderer, Los Angeles, 1928

Judge Joseph Marchetti and Henry “Happy Hi” Rohwer holding the stop sign to be used for Henry’s punishment for a traffic violation, Los Angeles, 1935

Judge Joseph Marchetti and Henry “Happy Hi” Rohwer holding the stop sign to be used for Henry’s punishment for a traffic violation, Los Angeles, 1935

Frances Mabel Willys discusses her trail with her lawyers, Torrance C Welch and Paul Palmer, Los Angeles, 1936

Frances Mabel Willys discusses her trail with her lawyers, Torrance C Welch and Paul Palmer, Los Angeles, 1936

Henry L. Woodruff in prison uniform, California, 1934

Henry L. Woodruff in prison uniform, California, 1934

George A. Valiant, arrested for burglary and selling alcohol to minors, Los Angeles, 1935

George A. Valiant, arrested for burglary and selling alcohol to minors, Los Angeles, 1935

Walter H. Glenn, suspected of Grand Theft, Los Angeles, 1935

Walter H. Glenn, suspected of Grand Theft, Los Angeles, 1935

Robert Bruce Hunter identifies Frank F. Smith as a bank robber, Los Angeles, 1936

Robert Bruce Hunter identifies Frank F. Smith as a bank robber, Los Angeles, 1936

Officials and reporters swarm fugitive Phil ‘Little Phil’ Alguin as freighter docks, Freeport, Texas, 1923

Officials and reporters swarm fugitive Phil ‘Little Phil’ Alguin as freighter docks, Freeport, Texas, 1923

Captain S. J. McCaleb, Dt. A. J. Bergeron (in disguise), Work N. Caldwell, and Dt. W. L. Lanier, Los Angeles, 1935

Captain S. J. McCaleb, Dt. A. J. Bergeron (in disguise), Work N. Caldwell, and Dt. W. L. Lanier, Los Angeles, 1935

Jimmy Utley being taken to jail, 1954.

Jimmy Utley being taken to jail, 1954.

Ernest A. Thompson, arrested in Vice Raid, Los Angeles, 1935

Ernest A. Thompson, arrested in Vice Raid, Los Angeles, 1935

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing next to an unidentified man in court, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing next to an unidentified man in court, Los Angeles, 1936

Detective Lieutenants R.S. Hamilton, E.J. Henry, and E.C. Biffle with suspect Adolfo Campos and a suitcase full of smuggled marijuana, Los Angeles

Detective Lieutenants R.S. Hamilton, E.J. Henry, and E.C. Biffle with suspect Adolfo Campos and a suitcase full of smuggled marijuana, Los Angeles

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, awaiting imprisonment in San Quentin.

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, awaiting imprisonment in San Quentin.

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing between two unidentified men in court, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing between two unidentified men in court, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing between two unidentified men in court, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing between two unidentified men in court, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing next to an unidentified man in court, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing next to an unidentified man in court, Los Angeles, 1936

State board of equalization member William G. Bonelli and chief liquor control officer Merle Templeton at the liquor license bribe trial, Oct. 1939 - May 1940

State board of equalization member William G. Bonelli and chief liquor control officer Merle Templeton at the liquor license bribe trial, Oct. 1939...

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Gladys Carter in a courtroom, Los Angeles, 1935

Murder suspect Gladys Carter in a courtroom, Los Angeles, 1935

Public defender William Neeley conferring with Ellery Cuff at Albert Dyer's murder trial, Los Angeles, 1937

Public defender William Neeley conferring with Ellery Cuff at Albert Dyer's murder trial, Los Angeles, 1937

Murder suspect Robert S. James handcuffed to another man while on his way to court, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James handcuffed to another man while on his way to court, Los Angeles, 1936

Ann Forst walks into county jail after being charged for operating a prostitution ring, Los Angeles, 1940

Ann Forst walks into county jail after being charged for operating a prostitution ring, Los Angeles, 1940

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a map of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a map of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Alleged blackmailer George Wallace, alias Robert M. Nixon, with U.S. Marshal William S. Sweeney, Los Angeles, 1940

Alleged blackmailer George Wallace, alias Robert M. Nixon, with U.S. Marshal William S. Sweeney, Los Angeles, 1940

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing between two unidentified men in court, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing between two unidentified men in court, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James listening to an unidentified lawyer as he sits on the witness stand, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James listening to an unidentified lawyer as he sits on the witness stand, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing between two unidentified men in court, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing between two unidentified men in court, Los Angeles, 1936

Thomas Edward Dugger, also known as "Ape Man", on trial for assaulting three women, Los Angeles, 1935-1936

Thomas Edward Dugger, also known as "Ape Man", on trial for assaulting three women, Los Angeles, 1935-1936

View of the courtroom where child-murderer Albert Dyer's trial began, Los Angeles, 1937

View of the courtroom where child-murderer Albert Dyer's trial began, Los Angeles, 1937

Group of defendants and attorneys at the liquor license bribe trial, Oct. 1939 - May 1940

Group of defendants and attorneys at the liquor license bribe trial, Oct. 1939 - May 1940

View of the courtroom where child-murderer Albert Dyer's trial began, Los Angeles, 1937

View of the courtroom where child-murderer Albert Dyer's trial began, Los Angeles, 1937

Group of defendants and attorneys at the liquor license bribe trial, Oct. 1939 - May 1940

Group of defendants and attorneys at the liquor license bribe trial, Oct. 1939 - May 1940

State board of equalization member William G. Bonelli with one of his attorneys, Donald MacKay, at the liquor license bribe trial, Oct. 1939 - May 1940

State board of equalization member William G. Bonelli with one of his attorneys, Donald MacKay, at the liquor license bribe trial, Oct. 1939 - May...

Chief liquor control officer Merle Templeton with attorney James Flanagan at the liquor license bribe trial, Oct. 1939 - May 1940

Chief liquor control officer Merle Templeton with attorney James Flanagan at the liquor license bribe trial, Oct. 1939 - May 1940

Murder suspect Robert S. James smoking and reading a newspaper in his jail cell, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James smoking and reading a newspaper in his jail cell, Los Angeles, 1936

Chief liquor control officer Merle Templeton with his attorney Richard H. Sampson at the liquor license bribe trial, Oct 1939 - May 1940

Chief liquor control officer Merle Templeton with his attorney Richard H. Sampson at the liquor license bribe trial, Oct 1939 - May 1940

Public defender Ellery Cuff indicating a point on a map at his client Albert Dyer's murder trial, Los Angeles, 1937

Public defender Ellery Cuff indicating a point on a map at his client Albert Dyer's murder trial, Los Angeles, 1937

Murder suspect Gladys Carter in a courtroom, Los Angeles, 1935

Murder suspect Gladys Carter in a courtroom, Los Angeles, 1935

Charles H. Hope entering court for his joint murder trial with Robert S. James, Los Angeles, 1936

Charles H. Hope entering court for his joint murder trial with Robert S. James, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing between two unidentified men in court, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing between two unidentified men in court, Los Angeles, 1936

Raymond E. Johnson, confessed murderer of young dancer Midi Takaoko, Los Angeles, 1936

Raymond E. Johnson, confessed murderer of young dancer Midi Takaoko, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James on the witness stand, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James on the witness stand, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James in his jail cell, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James in his jail cell, Los Angeles, 1936

Ed V. Turner after conviction, Long Beach, 1934

Ed V. Turner after conviction, Long Beach, 1934

Charles H. Hope in court with public defender William H. Sanson for his joint murder trial with Robert S. James, Los Angeles, 1936

Charles H. Hope in court with public defender William H. Sanson for his joint murder trial with Robert S. James, Los Angeles, 1936

Charles H. Hope in court with public defender William H. Sanson for his joint murder trial with Robert S. James, Los Angeles, 1936

Charles H. Hope in court with public defender William H. Sanson for his joint murder trial with Robert S. James, Los Angeles, 1936

Thomas Edward Dugger, also known as "Ape Man", poses while on trial for assaulting three women, Los Angeles, 1935-1936

Thomas Edward Dugger, also known as "Ape Man", poses while on trial for assaulting three women, Los Angeles, 1935-1936

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, awaiting imprisonment in San Quentin.

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, awaiting imprisonment in San Quentin.

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, being transferred to San Quentin Penitentiary.

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, being transferred to San Quentin Penitentiary.

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, awaiting imprisonment in San Quentin.

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, awaiting imprisonment in San Quentin.

Thomas Edward Dugger, also known as "Ape Man", stares at hands while on trial for assaulting three women, Los Angeles, 1935-1936

Thomas Edward Dugger, also known as "Ape Man", stares at hands while on trial for assaulting three women, Los Angeles, 1935-1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Attempted murder suspect Lorraine Hewitt sits between detectives Thad Brown and Aldo Corsini, Los Angeles, 1935

Attempted murder suspect Lorraine Hewitt sits between detectives Thad Brown and Aldo Corsini, Los Angeles, 1935

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Charles H. Hope sitting outside of court for his joint murder trial with Robert S. James, Los Angeles, 1936

Charles H. Hope sitting outside of court for his joint murder trial with Robert S. James, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a map of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a map of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Ann Forst sits with an unidentified man at the county jail after being charged with operating a prostitution ring, Los Angeles, 1940

Ann Forst sits with an unidentified man at the county jail after being charged with operating a prostitution ring, Los Angeles, 1940

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, being transferred to San Quentin Penitentiary.

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, being transferred to San Quentin Penitentiary.

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, awaiting imprisonment in San Quentin.

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, awaiting imprisonment in San Quentin.

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing between two unidentified men in court, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James standing between two unidentified men in court, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

View of the courtroom where child-murderer Albert Dyer's trial began, Los Angeles, 1937

View of the courtroom where child-murderer Albert Dyer's trial began, Los Angeles, 1937

Charles H. Hope in court for his joint murder trial with Robert S. James, Los Angeles, 1936

Charles H. Hope in court for his joint murder trial with Robert S. James, Los Angeles, 1936

Confessed child-murderer Albert Dyer in court, Los Angeles, 1937

Confessed child-murderer Albert Dyer in court, Los Angeles, 1937

Accused murderer Paul A. Wright on the witness stand, Los Angeles, 1938

Accused murderer Paul A. Wright on the witness stand, Los Angeles, 1938

Officer Raymond Greenhill poses with chain letter racketeers, Los Angeles, 1935

Officer Raymond Greenhill poses with chain letter racketeers, Los Angeles, 1935

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

William Simpson indicating a point on a map at Albert Dyer's murder trial, Los Angeles, 1937

William Simpson indicating a point on a map at Albert Dyer's murder trial, Los Angeles, 1937

View of the courtroom where child-murderer Albert Dyer's trial began, Los Angeles, 1937

View of the courtroom where child-murderer Albert Dyer's trial began, Los Angeles, 1937

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Murder suspect Robert S. James sitting on the witness stand with a plan of his house behind him, Los Angeles, 1936

Samuel True, held on suspicion of burglary and criminal assault, Los Angeles, February 24, 1940

Samuel True, held on suspicion of burglary and criminal assault, Los Angeles, February 24, 1940

Detective Lieutenants R.S. Hamilton, E.J. Henry, and E.C. Biffle with suspect Adolfo Campos and a suitcase full of smuggled marijuana, Los Angeles

Detective Lieutenants R.S. Hamilton, E.J. Henry, and E.C. Biffle with suspect Adolfo Campos and a suitcase full of smuggled marijuana, Los Angeles

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