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

Description:: Chief Deputy District Attorney William Simpson indicates a point on a map at Albert Dyer's murder trial. Dyer lured three Inglewood girls to the hills, where he strangled them to death with his hands as well as rope. From left to right in the back is District Attorney William Simpson, Chief Investigator Eugene Williams, Public Defender William Neeley, Albert Dyer, and Public Defender Ellery Cuff.
Date:: [circa August 10, 1937]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

William A. Dessert, juror at the murder trial of Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: William A. Dessert, juror at the Paul A. Wright "white flame" double murder trial. Wright is accused of shooting his wife, Evelyn, and best friend, John B. Kimmel, after allegedly finding the two in an embrace on a piano bench in his home. Wright was ultimately found not guilty by reason of temporary insanity.
Date:: between January 13 and February 17, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Widower Robert S. James sitting in a courtroom during an inquest involving his wife's death, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Widower Robert S. James sitting in a courtroom. James had lost his pregnant wife Mary Emma James after she drowned in their fish pool. A jury was unable to discern whether her drowning was accidental or intentional.
Date:: [circa August 16, 1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Widower Robert S. James sitting in a courtroom during an inquest involving his wife's death, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Widower Robert S. James sitting in a courtroom. James had lost his pregnant wife Mary Emma James after she drowned in their fish pool. A jury was unable to discern whether her drowning was accidental or intentional.
Date:: [circa August 16, 1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Widower Robert S. James sitting in a courtroom during an inquest involving his wife's death, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Widower Robert S. James sitting in a courtroom. James had lost his pregnant wife Mary Emma James after she drowned in their fish pool. A jury was unable to discern whether her drowning was accidental or intentional.
Date:: [circa August 16, 1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Widower Robert S. James sitting in a courtroom during an inquest involving his wife's death, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Widower Robert S. James sitting in a courtroom. James had lost his pregnant wife Mary Emma James after she drowned in their fish pool. A jury was unable to discern whether her drowning was accidental or intentional.
Date:: [circa August 16, 1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Walter A. Smith sits in court during his trial for negligent homicide, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:: Walter A. Smith sits in court during his trial for negligent homicide. Smith was involved in the traffic death of Charles M. Daneri. The charges against Smith were dismissed when the judge ruled the accident was unavoidable.
Date:: March 26, 1940
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Walter A. Smith in court during his trial for negligent homicide, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:: Walter A. Smith in court during his trial for negligent homicide. Smith was involved in the traffic death of Charles M. Daneri. The charges against Smith were dismissed when the judge ruled the accident was unavoidable.
Date:: March 26, 1940
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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

Description:: A view of the courtroom in which Albert Dyer's murder trial began. Dyer lured three Inglewood girls to the hills, where he strangled them to death with his hands as well as rope. From left to right is Chief Deputy District Attorney William Simpson, Chief Investigator Eugene Williams, Public Defender William Neeley, Albert Dyer, and Public Defender Ellery Cuff.
Date:: [circa August 10, 1937]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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

Description:: A view of the courtroom in which Albert Dyer's murder trial began. Dyer lured three Inglewood girls to the hills, where he strangled them to death with his hands as well as rope. From left to right is Chief Deputy District Attorney William Simpson, Chief Investigator Eugene Williams, Public Defender William Neeley, and Albert Dyer. Public Defender Ellery Cuff is standing.
Date:: [circa August 10, 1937]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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

Description:: A view of the courtroom in which Albert Dyer's murder trial began. Dyer lured three Inglewood girls to the hills, where he strangled them to death with his hands as well as rope. From left to right is Chief Deputy District Attorney William Simpson, Chief Investigator Eugene Williams, Public Defender William Neeley, Albert Dyer, and Public Defender Ellery Cuff.
Date:: [circa August 10, 1937]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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

Description:: A view of the courtroom in which Albert Dyer's murder trial begins. Dyer lured three Inglewood girls to the hills, where he strangled them to death with his hands as well as rope. From left to right is Chief Deputy District Attorney William Simpson, Chief Investigator Eugene Williams, Public Defender William Neeley, Albert Dyer, and Public Defender Ellery Cuff.
Date:: [circa August 10, 1937]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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

Description:: A view of the courtroom in which Albert Dyer's murder trial began. Dyer lured three Inglewood girls to the hills, where he strangled them to death with his hands as well as rope. From left to right is Chief Deputy District Attorney William Simpson, Chief Investigator Eugene Williams, Public Defender William Neeley, Albert Dyer, and Public Defender Ellery Cuff.
Date:: [circa August 10, 1937]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

View from the juror's bench of accused murderer Paul A. Wright on the stand, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: A view from the juror's bench of accused murderer Paul A. Wright on the stand. Wright, an airport executive, shot his wife and his best friend while they sat together on a piano bench. He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Date:: [circa January 13, 1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

View from the juror's bench of accused murderer Paul A. Wright on the stand, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: A view from the juror's bench of accused murderer Paul A. Wright on the stand. Wright, an airport executive, shot his wife and his best friend while they sat together on a piano bench. He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Date:: [circa January 13, 1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

View from the juror's bench of accused murderer Paul A. Wright on the stand, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: A view from the juror's bench of accused murderer Paul A. Wright on the stand. Wright, an airport executive, shot his wife and his best friend while they sat together on a piano bench. He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Date:: [circa January 13, 1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

View from the juror's bench of accused murderer Paul A. Wright on the stand, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: A view from the juror's bench of accused murderer Paul A. Wright on the stand. Wright, an airport executive, shot his wife and his best friend while they sat together on a piano bench. He pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity.
Date:: [circa January 13, 1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Thomas W. Warner, Jr. sits next to private detective Pearl Antibus who was suing his millionaire father for damages that resulted from a raid on her home, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Pearl Antibus can be seen on the other side of the beam. Mrs. Antibus sued Mr. Warner, Sr. after her home was raided by Buron Fitts and several of his deputies at the request of Mr. Warner, Sr. The raid of Mrs. Antibus' home was conducted in order to search for Mr. Warner's son, Thomas W. Warner, Jr. Mr. Warner, Jr. was found hiding inside the home with his girlfriend Mrs. Jean MacDonald. The pair had been hiding in the home from Mr. Warner, Sr. who was opposed to their relationship and was seeking to end all contact between the pair. Mrs. Antibus served as a private detective for Mr. Warner, Jr. and had previously conducted an investigation into the life of Mrs. MacDonald in attempt to determine whether she was truly in love with Mr. Warner, Jr. Mrs. Antibus alleged that the raid left several of her visitors injured and was unnecessarily violent.
Date:: April 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Thomas W. Warner, Jr. sits next to detective Pearl Antibus who was suing his millionaire father for damages that resulted from a raid on her home, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Mrs. Antibus sued Mr. Warner after her home was raided by Buron Fitts and several of his deputies at the request of Mr. Warner. The raid of Mrs. Antibus' home was conducted in order to search for Mr. Warner's son, Thomas W. Warner, Jr. Mr. Warner, Jr. was found hiding inside the home with his girlfriend Mrs. Jean MacDonald. The pair had been hiding in the home from Mr. Warner, Sr. who was opposed to their relationship and was seeking to end all contact between the pair. Mrs. Antibus served as a private detective for Mr. Warner, Jr. and had previously conducted an investigation into the life of Mrs. MacDonald in attempt to determine whether she was truly in love with Mr. Warner, Jr. Mrs. Antibus alleged that the raid left several of her visitors injured and was unnecessarily violent.
Date:: April, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Spectators at the murder trial of Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Spectators at the Paul A. Wright "white flame" murder trial in which Wright is accused of killing his wife Evelyn McBride Wright and best friend John B. Kimmel after finding the two in an embrace on a piano bench in his home.
Date:: between January 13 and February 17, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Spectators at the murder trial of Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Spectators at the Paul A. Wright "white flame" murder trial in which Wright is accused of killing his wife Evelyn McBride Wright and best friend John B. Kimmel after finding the two in an embrace on a piano bench in his home.
Date:: between January 13 and February 17, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Spectators at the murder trial of Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Spectators at the Paul A. Wright "white flame" murder trial in which Wright is accused of killing his wife Evelyn McBride Wright and best friend John B. Kimmel after finding the two in an embrace on a piano bench in his home.
Date:: between January 13 and February 17, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Spectator at the murder trial of Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Spectators at the Paul A. Wright "white flame" murder trial in which Wright is accused of killing his wife Evelyn McBride Wright and best friend John B. Kimmel after finding the two in an embrace on a piano bench in his home.
Date:: between January 13 and February 17, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Spectator at the murder trial of Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Spectators at the Paul A. Wright "white flame" murder trial in which Wright is accused of killing his wife Evelyn McBride Wright and best friend John B. Kimmel after finding the two in an embrace on a piano bench in his home.
Date:: between January 13 and February 17, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Rose Pianezzi, mother of Peter Pianezzi who is on trial for the murders of George (Les) Bruneman and Frank A. Greuzard, Los Angeles, 1940s

Description:: Rose Pianezzi, who testifed on her son Peter Pianezzi's behalf at the first trial where he is charged with two murders. Allegedly, ex-convict Peter Pianezzi shot gambler George (Les) Bruneman 16 times in a cafe and then fatally shot cafe employee Frank A. Greuzard when he attempted to take down Pianezzi's license plate number. The murder, which occurred October 25, 1937, is thought to have been gang-related. The first trial ended with a hung jury, 9-3 for the acquittal of Pianezzi. In the second trial, Pianezzi received a life sentence for the murders. Later, at age 80, Pianezzi was pardoned based on innocence.
Date:: February 19, 1940
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Roland Seal, who claims he witnessed Dr. George K. Dazey carrying a woman's body on the night Dazey is accused of murdering his wife, Los Angeles, 1939-1940

Description:: Watchman Roland Dewitt Seal sitting in a chair. Seal was a witness at the trial for Dr. George K. Dazey, who was suspected of killing his wife Doris Dazey in 1935. Mrs. Dazey was found dead in the garage, apparently the victim of monoxide poisoning. Dr. Dazey was accused of boasting about pulling off the "perfect crime," referring to the murder of his wife. Seal had never met Dazey, but he testified to seeing Dr. Dazey carrying a woman's body from the house to the garage on the night of the murder. At the trial Seal also admitted to giving a ficticious name when attempting to purchase a revolver he said he needed to protect himself from Dazey. Seal was given two years probation for this.
Date:: between December 4, 1939 and February 21, 1940
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Roland Seal, who claims he witnessed Dr. George K. Dazey carrying a woman's body on the night Dazey is accused of murdering his wife, Los Angeles, 1939-1940

Description:: Watchman Roland Dewitt Seal sitting in a chair. Seal was a witness at the trial for Dr. George K. Dazey, who was suspected of killing his wife Doris Dazey in 1935. Mrs. Dazey was found dead in the garage, apparently the victim of monoxide poisoning. Dr. Dazey was accused of boasting about pulling off the "perfect crime," referring to the murder of his wife. Seal had never met Dazey, but he testified to seeing Dr. Dazey carrying a woman's body from the house to the garage on the night of the murder. At the trial Seal also admitted to giving a ficticious name when attempting to purchase a revolver he said he needed to protect himself from Dazey. Seal was given two years probation for this.
Date:: between December 4, 1939 and February 21, 1940
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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

Description:: Public defender William Neeley conferring with his colleague Ellery Cuff in court at their client Albert Dyer's murder trial. Dyer lured three Inglewood girls to the hills, where he strangled them to death with his hands as well as rope. From left to right is Albert Dyer and public defenders Neeley and Cuff.
Date:: [circa August 10, 1937]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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

Description:: Public defender Ellery Cuff indicating a point on a map at his client Albert Dyer's murder trial. Dyer lured three Inglewood girls to the hills, where he strangled them to death with his hands as well as rope. Albert Dyer is seated wearing a white shirt.
Date:: [circa August 10, 1937]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Private detective Pearl Antibus testifies against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr., Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Mrs. Antibus sued Mr. Warner Sr. after her home was raided by Buron Fitts and several of his deputies at the request of Mr. Warner. The raid of Mrs. Antibus' home was conducted in order to search for Mr. Warner's son, Thomas W. Warner, Jr. Mr. Warner, Jr. was found hiding inside the home with his girlfriend Mrs. Jean MacDonald. The pair had been hiding in the home from Mr. Warner, Sr. who was opposed to their relationship and was seeking to end all contact between the pair. Mrs. Antibus served as a private detective for Mr. Warner, Jr. and had previously conducted an investigation into the life of Mrs. MacDonald in attempt to determine whether she was truly in love with Mr. Warner, Jr. Mrs. Antibus alleged that the raid left several of her visitors injured and was unnecessarily violent.
Date:: April 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Private detective Pearl Antibus testifies against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr by recalling the events and damages that occured during a raid of her home that was conducted at Warner's request, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Mrs. Antibus sued Mr. Warner after her home was raided by Buron Fitts and several of his deputies at the request of Mr. Warner. The raid of Mrs. Antibus' home was conducted in order to search for Mr. Warner's son, Thomas W. Warner, Jr. Mr. Warner, Jr. was found hiding inside the home with his girlfriend Mrs. Jean MacDonald. The pair had been hiding in the home from Mr. Warner, Sr. who was opposed to their relationship and was seeking to end all contact between the pair. Mrs. Antibus served as a private detective for Mr. Warner, Jr. and had previously conducted an investigation into the life of Mrs. MacDonald in attempt to determine whether she was truly in love with Mr. Warner, Jr. Mrs. Antibus alleged that the raid left several of her visitors injured and was unnecessarily violent.
Date:: April 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Private detective Pearl Antibus appears in court with her daughter Norma Thelan and son Robert Antibus during her trial against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Private detective Pearl Antibus appears in court with her daughter Norma Thelan and son Robert Antibus during her trial against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr. Thomas Warner, Jr. sits next to the Antibus family. Mrs. Antibus sued Mr. Warner after her home was raided by Buron Fitts and several of his deputies at the request of Mr. Warner. The raid of Mrs. Antibus' home was conducted in order to search for Mr. Warner's son, Thomas W. Warner, Jr. Mr. Warner, Jr. was found hiding inside the home with his girlfriend Mrs. Jean MacDonald. The pair had been hiding in the home from Mr. Warner, Sr. who was opposed to their relationship and was seeking to end all contact between the pair. Mrs. Antibus served as a private detective for Mr. Warner, Jr. and had previously conducted an investigation into the life of Mrs. MacDonald in attempt to determine whether she was truly in love with Mr. Warner, Jr. Mrs. Antibus alleged that the raid left several of her visitors injured and was unnecessarily violent.
Date:: April 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Private detective Pearl Antibus appears in court with her daughter Norma Thelan and son Robert Antibus during her trial against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Private detective Pearl Antibus appears in court with her daughter Norma Thelan and son Robert Antibus during her trial against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr. Thomas Warner, Jr. sits next to the Antibus family. Mrs. Antibus sued Mr. Warner after her home was raided by Buron Fitts and several of his deputies at the request of Mr. Warner. The raid of Mrs. Antibus' home was conducted in order to search for Mr. Warner's son, Thomas W. Warner, Jr. Mr. Warner, Jr. was found hiding inside the home with his girlfriend Mrs. Jean MacDonald. The pair had been hiding in the home from Mr. Warner, Sr. who was opposed to their relationship and was seeking to end all contact between the pair. Mrs. Antibus served as a private detective for Mr. Warner, Jr. and had previously conducted an investigation into the life of Mrs. MacDonald in attempt to determine whether she was truly in love with Mr. Warner, Jr. Mrs. Antibus alleged that the raid left several of her visitors injured and was unnecessarily violent.
Date:: April 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Private detective Pearl Antibus appears in court with her daughter Norma Thelan and son Robert Antibus during her trial against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Mrs. Antibus is hidden behind the beam. Thomas Warner, Jr. sits next to the Antibus family. Mrs. Antibus sued Mr. Warner after her home was raided by Buron Fitts and several of his deputies at the request of Mr. Warner. The raid of Mrs. Antibus' home was conducted in order to search for Mr. Warner's son, Thomas W. Warner, Jr. Mr. Warner, Jr. was found hiding inside the home with his girlfriend Mrs. Jean MacDonald. The pair had been hiding in the home from Mr. Warner, Sr. who was opposed to their relationship and was seeking to end all contact between the pair. Mrs. Antibus served as a private detective for Mr. Warner, Jr. and had previously conducted an investigation into the life of Mrs. MacDonald in attempt to determine whether she was truly in love with Mr. Warner, Jr. Mrs. Antibus alleged that the raid left several of her visitors injured and was unnecessarily violent.
Date:: April 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Police inspecting burned out interior of bar after explosion in Los Angeles, Calif., 1949

Date:: 1949
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Police Chief James E. Davis testifying before the grand jury about the attempted murder of Harry Raymond, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Police Chief James E. Davis testifying before the grand jury during the investigation into the bombing of the car of private investigator Harry Raymond. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling. Police Captain Earle E. Kynette and his subordinate officers Roy J. Allen and Fred A. Browne were charged with the bombing. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow.
Date:: February 24, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Police Chief James E. Davis testifying before the grand jury about the attempted murder of Harry Raymond, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Police Chief James E. Davis testifying before the grand jury during the investigation into the bombing of the car of private investigator Harry Raymond. Police Captain Earle E. Kynette and his subordinate officers Roy J. Allen and Fred A. Browne were charged with the bombing. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling.
Date:: February 24, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Police Chief James E. Davis testifying before the grand jury about the attempted murder of Harry Raymond, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Police Chief James E. Davis testifying before the grand jury during the investigation into the bombing of the car of private investigator Harry Raymond. Police Captain Earle E. Kynette and his subordinate officers Roy J. Allen and Fred A. Browne were charged with the bombing. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling.
Date:: February 24, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Police Chief James E. Davis testifying before the grand jury about the attempted murder of Harry Raymond, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Police Chief James E. Davis testifying before the grand jury during the investigation into the bombing of the car of private investigator Harry Raymond. Police Captain Earle E. Kynette and his subordinate officers Roy J. Allen and Fred A. Browne were charged with the bombing. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling.
Date:: February 24, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Police Chief James E. Davis testifying before the grand jury about the attempted murder of Harry Raymond, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Police Chief James E. Davis testifying before the grand jury during the investigation into the bombing of the car of private investigator Harry Raymond. Police Captain Earle E. Kynette and his subordinate officers Roy J. Allen and Fred A. Browne were charged with the bombing. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling.
Date:: February 24, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Kynette can be seen wearing eyeglasses. Captain of Police Earle E. Kynette was charged with conspiracy to commit murder after the vehicle of Harry J. Raymond was bombed on January 14, 1938. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling. Two other officers, Fred Browne and Roy J. Allen, connected with the intelligence unit were also charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, Fred Browne was eventually acquitted. Kynette and Allen were both found guilty.
Date:: February 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Kynette can be seen wearing eyeglasses and resting his hand on his cheek. Captain of Police Earle E. Kynette was charged with conspiracy to commit murder after the vehicle of Harry J. Raymond was bombed on January 14, 1938. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling. Two other officers, Fred Browne and Roy J. Allen, connected with the intelligence unit were also charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, Fred Browne was eventually acquitted. Kynette and Allen were both found guilty.
Date:: February 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Kynette can be seen wearing eyeglasses. Captain of Police Earle E. Kynette was charged with conspiracy to commit murder after the vehicle of Harry J. Raymond was bombed on January 14, 1938. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling. Two other officers, Fred Browne and Roy J. Allen, connected with the intelligence unit were also charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, Fred Browne was eventually acquitted. Kynette and Allen were both found guilty.
Date:: February 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Peter Pianezzi with his mother Rose Pianezzi, at a trial where he is charged with the murders of George (Les) Bruneman and Frank A. Greuzard, Los Angeles, 1940s

Description:: Ex-convict Peter Pianezzi with his mother Rose Pianezzi at a trial where he is charged with two murders. Rose Pianezzi was a witness on his behalf. Allegedly, Pianezzi shot gambler George (Les) Bruneman 16 times in a cafe and then fatally shot cafe employee Frank A. Greuzard when he attempted to take down Pianezzi's license plate number. The murder, which occurred October 25, 1937, is thought to have been gang-related. The first trial ended with a hung jury, 9-3 for the acquittal of Pianezzi. In the second trial, Pianezzi received a life sentence for the murders. Later, at age 80, Pianezzi was pardoned based on innocence.
Date:: February 19, 1940
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Peter Pianezzi with his lawyer Nathan O. Freedman, at a trial where he is charged with the murders of George (Les) Bruneman and Frank A. Greuzard, Los Angeles, 1940s

Description:: Ex-convict Peter Pianezzi (left) and his lawyer Nathan Freedman at one of two trials where Pianezzi is charged with the murders of gambler George (Les) Bruneman and Frank A. Greuzard. Allegedly, Pianezzi shot Bruneman 16 times in a cafe and then shot cafe employee Greuzard as he tried to take down the license plate of Pianezzi's car. The murder of Bruneman, which occurred on October 25, 1937, is thought to have been gang-related. The first trial ended with a hung jury, 9-3 for the acquittal of Pianezzi. In the second trial, Pianezzi received a life sentence for the murders. Later, at age 80, Pianezzi received a pardon based on innocence.
Date:: between February 5, 1940 and April 20, 1941
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Paul A. Wright with his attorney Jerry Giesler during a trial in which Wright is accused of the double murder of his wife and best friend, Los Angeles, November 1937-February 1938

Description:: Airline official Paul A. Wright (standing right) with his attorney Jerry Giesler. Wright confessed to the double murder of his wife, Evelyn and best friend, John Kimmel. Wright said he shot the pair after finding them in an embrace in his home. In the trial that followed, called the "White Flame" trial by the press, Wright eventually escaped the death pentalty and a prison sentence on an insanity plea
Date:: between November 9, 1937 and February 16, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Paul A. Wright with his attorney Jerry Giesler at an inquest for Wright, who is accused of the double murder of his wife and best friend, Los Angeles, November 12, 1937

Description:: Paul A. Wright (arms folded center) with his lawyer Jerry Giesler (left of Wright) at an inquest for Wright, who is accused of the murder of his wife, Evelyn, and best friend, John Kimmel. Wright confessed to shooting the pair in a fit of "white hot rage" after finding them in an embrace in his home. After the inquest, complaints were signed against Wright for the two deaths. A trial, called the "white flame" trial by the press, followed in which Wright was eventually let off on an insanity plea
Date:: November 12, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Paul A. Wright and his father J.J. Wright at the trial where Paul A. Wright is charged with the double murder of his wife and best friend, Los Angeles, November, 1937

Description:: Dentist J.J. Wright (left) arrives to support his son Paul A. Wright, who is on trial for the double murder of his wife, Evelyn Wright and best friend John B. Kimmel. Paul A. Wright confessed to shooting the pair when he found them in an embrace in his home. The trial was named the "white flame" trial by the press. Wright was eventually let off on an insanity plea, thanks to his attorney Jerry Giesler
Date:: November 11, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Nathan O. Freedman and Dep. Dist. Attorney Arthur Veitch at the Peter Pianezzi murder trials, Los Angeles, 1940s

Description:: Nathan O. Freedman (left) and Deputy District Attorney Arthur Veitch at one of two trials where ex-convict Peter Pianezzi is charged with a double murder. Freedman is Pianezzi's lawyer. Allegedly, Pianezzi shot gambler George (Les) Bruneman 16 times in a cafe, then fatally shot cafe employee Frank A. Greuzard when he tried to take down Pianezzi's license plate number. The murder, which occurred October 25, 1937 is thought to have been gang-related. Pianezzi's first trial ended with a hung jury, 9-3 for the acquittal of Pianezzi. In the second trial, Pianezzi received a life sentence for the murders. Later, at age 80, Pianezzi was pardoned based on innocence.
Date:: between February 5, 1940 and April 20, 1941
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Myrtle Takaoka, sister of slain dancer, testifies in court with Judge Irvin Taplin presiding, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: Myrtle Takaoka testifying on the witness stand about the murder of her sister, dancer Midi Takaoka. Judge Irvin Taplin was presiding. The dancer's throat was cut by her jilted lover, waiter Raymond Johnson. Johnson later was sentenced to life in prison.
Date:: [circa August 19, 1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Mrs. Mary E. Smith, an alternate juror on the murder trial of Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Mrs. Mary E. Smith of Alhambra, serving as an alternate juror for the "White Flame" double homicide trial of aviation executive Paul A. Wright.Wright's defense team, led by famed Los Angeles defense attorney Jerry Giesler, argued that Wright was not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury found Wright guilty of two counts of manslaughter, and subsequently ruled that he had been insane at his sanity trial.
Date:: [between January 17-February 18, 1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Mrs. Hazel Belford Glab appears in court to testify in her defense, in the murder trial of John I. Glab. March 16, 1936

Description:: Mrs. Hazel Belford Glab appears in court to give testimony in her defense on March 16, 1936. Glab was accused of the 1928 murder of her husband, pharmacist John I. Glab. Mrs. Glab had been only recently convicted of forging the will of her late fiancee, wealthy manufacturer Albert Cheney, who died in Las Vegas before the two could be wed. John I. Glab was shot in the home he and Hazel Glab shared, on the evening of June 18, 1928. Mrs. Glab contested that her husband had been shot by her former lover, policeman W. R. McIntyre, and that she had been home listening to the radio with her niece the eve of the murder and had not heard the shot. Glab had been married to the pharmacist for only 16 months.Hazel Glab was convicted of second-degree murder on March 21, 1936.
Date:: March 16, 1936
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Mrs. Hazel Belford Glab appears in court to testify in her defense, in the murder trial of John I. Glab. March 16, 1936

Description:: Mrs. Hazel Belford Glab appears in court to give testimony in her defense on March 16, 1936. Glab was accused of the 1928 murder of her husband, pharmacist John I. Glab. Mrs. Glab had been only recently convicted of forging the will of her late fiancee, wealthy manufacturer Albert Cheney, who died in Las Vegas before the two could be wed. John I. Glab was shot in the home he and Hazel Glab shared, on the evening of June 18, 1928. Mrs. Glab contested that her husband had been shot by her former lover, policeman W. R. McIntyre, and that she had been home listening to the radio with her niece the eve of the murder and had not heard the shot. Glab had been married to the pharmacist for only 16 months.Hazel Glab was convicted of second-degree murder on March 21, 1936.
Date:: March 16, 1936
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Mrs. Elaine Huddle, witness at the Peter Pianezzi murder trials, Los Angeles, 1940s

Description:: Mrs. Elaine Huddle, witness at the trial for the murder of gambler George (Les) Bruneman. The murder took place at the cafe owned by Mrs. Huddle's husband. Charged with the killing is ex-convict Peter Pianezzi. Pianezzi allegedly shot Bruneman 16 times and then fatally shot Frank A. Greuzard, a cafe employee who tried to chase him down. Mrs. Huddle positively identifed Pianezzi as the murderer. The murder, which took place on October 25, 1937, is thought to have been gang-related. There were two trials for this case, the first ended in a hung jury, 9-3 for the acquittal of Pianezzi. In the second, Pianezzi received a life sentence for the two murders. Later, at age 80, Pianezzi received a pardon based on innocence.
Date:: between February 5, 1940 and April 20, 1941
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Mrs. Elaine Huddle and Dean Farris, witnesses at the Peter Pianezzi murder trials, Los Angeles, 1940s

Description:: Handwritten annotation from nitrate negative: Mrs. Elaine HuddleDean Farris
Date:: between February 5, 1940 and April 20, 1941
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Mrs. Elaine Huddle and Dean Farris, witnesses at the Peter Pianezzi murder trials, Los Angeles, 1940s

Description:: Mrs. Elaine Huddle and Dean Farris, witnesses at the trial for the murder of gambler George (Les) Bruneman. Farris was a bartender at the cafe owned by Huddle's husband, where the murder took place. Charged with the killing is ex-convict Peter Pianezzi. Pianezzi allegedly shot Bruneman 16 times and then fatally shot Frank A. Greuzard, a cafe employee who tried to chase after him. Both Farris and Huddle positively identified Pianezzi as the murderer. The murder, which took place on October 25, 1937, is thought to have been gang-related. There were two trials for this case. The first ended in a hung jury, 9-3 for the acquittal of Pianezzi. In the second, Pianezzi received a life sentence for the two murders. Later, at age 80, Pianezzi received a pardon based on innocence.
Date:: between February 5, 1940 and April 20, 1941
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Mrs. Alice M. Wheatley, a juror on the murder trial of Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Mrs. Alice M. Wheatley, facing front, serving as a juror for the "White Flame" double homicide trial of aviation executive Paul A. Wright.Wright's defense team, led by famed Los Angeles defense attorney Jerry Giesler, argued that Wright was not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury found Wright guilty of two counts of manslaughter, and subsequently ruled that he had been insane at his sanity trial.
Date:: [between January 17-February 18, 1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Marsena Norton, widow of John Thomas Norton, in the courtroom seeking $25,000 in damages for the death of her husband in an automobile accident, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:: Mrs. Marsena Norton, sitting between two men, most likely her attorneys Lee J. Myers and Louis B. Minter. Photo was taken during a trial in which Mrs. Norton is seeking $25,000 in damages against Jimmie Walker for the death of her husband, John Thomas Norton. Mr. Walker was allegedly driving 105 miles an hour when he lost control of the car containing Mr. Norton and three others. Mr. Norton and one other passenger died in the crash, two others were seriously injured, Walker sustained minor injuries. The defense argued that all passengers had been drinking before the accident.
Date:: February 7, 1940
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Louis Rude Payne and Dist. Atty. Buron Fitts at Payne's inquest for the murder of his mother and younger brother, Los Angeles, June 6, 1934

Description:: 21-year-old Louis Rude Payne (right) with District Attorney Buron Fitts at an inquest about Payne's confessed murder of his mother and younger brother with an ax.
Date:: June 6, 1934
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Louis Rude Payne and Dist. Atty. Buron Fitts at Payne's inquest for the murder of his mother and younger brother, Los Angeles, June 6, 1934

Description:: 21-year-old Louis Rude Payne (right) with District Attorney Buron Fitts at an inquest about Payne's confessed murder of his mother and younger brother with an ax.
Date:: June 6, 1934
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

K.F. Dazey, father of accused murderer George F. Dazey, with Mrs. Anne Warren, Los Angeles, 1939-1940

Description:: K.F. Dazey, father of Dr. George F. Dazey, with Mrs. Anne Warren. George Dazey is accused of the murder of his second wife, Doris S. Dazey. Doris's death was originally thought to be death by carbon monoxide poisoning, but after George Dazey started boasting to friends about committing the "perfect crime," suspicion turned toward him. Dazey was ultimately acquitted of the crime.
Date:: [between December 3, 1939 and March 10, 1940]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Jury selected for the trial of Police Captain Earle E. Kynette and his subordinate officers Roy J. Allen and Fred A. Browne, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: The jury selected for the trial of Police Captain Earle E. Kynette and his subordinate officers Roy J. Allen and Fred A. Browne. The captain and his officers were charged with the bombing of the car of private investigator Harry Raymond. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling.
Date:: [circa April 20, 1938]
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Jury selected for the trial of Police Captain Earle E. Kynette and his subordinate officers Roy J. Allen and Fred A. Browne, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: The jury selected for the trial of Police Captain Earle E. Kynette and his subordinate officers Roy J. Allen and Fred A. Browne. The captain and his officers were charged with the bombing of the car of private investigator Harry Raymond. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling.
Date:: [circa April 20, 1938]
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Jury selected for the murder trial of Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Jury chosen for the Paul A. Wright “white flame” murder trial, in which Wright was tried for killing his wife Evelyn McBride Wright and best friend John B. Kimmel after finding the two in an embrace on a piano bench in his home. Jurors are: (back row left to right) Mary E. Smith, Joseph M. Stokes, Jesse C. Harriman, Alice M. Wheatley, Ruth R. Birkelund, Benjamin E. Erb and Abe Schwarz. (front row left to right) Zelda Eliot, Frank W. Akers, Carl Miller, William H. Foster, William A. Dessert, Jacob Gold and Edith W. Gale.
Date:: January 18, 1938
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Jury selected for the murder trial of Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Jury chosen for the Paul A. Wright “white flame” murder trial, in which Wright was tried for killing his wife Evelyn McBride Wright and best friend John B. Kimmel after finding the two in an embrace on a piano bench in his home. Jurors are: (back row left to right) Mary E. Smith, Joseph M. Stokes, Jesse C. Harriman, Alice M. Wheatley, Ruth R. Birkelund, Benjamin E. Erb and Abe Schwarz. (front row left to right) Zelda Eliot, Frank W. Akers, Carl Miller, William H. Foster, William A. Dessert, Jacob Gold and Edith W. Gale.
Date:: January 18, 1938
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Jury selected for the murder trial of Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Jury chosen for the Paul A. Wright “white flame” murder trial, in which Wright was tried for killing his wife Evelyn McBride Wright and best friend John B. Kimmel after finding the two in an embrace on a piano bench in his home. Jurors are: (back row left to right) Mary E. Smith, Joseph M. Stokes, Jesse C. Harriman, Alice M. Wheatley, Ruth R. Birkelund, Benjamin E. Erb and Abe Schwarz. (front row left to right) Zelda Eliot, Frank W. Akers, Carl Miller, William H. Foster, William A. Dessert, Jacob Gold and Edith W. Gale.
Date:: January 18, 1938
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Jury for the trial of Albert Dyer, confessed murderer of three Inglewood girls, Los Angeles, August 1937

Description:: Front row left to right: Mrs. Dorothy Deel, Jackson Collins, Mrs. Grace A. Calvert, Harold Harby, George Ritchie, and Ben Fulton. Back row left to right: Mrs. Winifred W. Howard, Mrs. Beatrice Hard, Charles M. Truax, Mrs. Shirley Angranoff, Butler E. Shaw (who replaced Mrs. Ruth Roth), and Jury Foreman James D. Kelly. The jury for the trial of Albert Dyer, a 32 year old W.P.A crossing guard who confessed to the murders of three Inglewood girls. Dyer admitted to luring the girls; Madeline Everett (9), Melba Everett (7), and Jeanette Stephens (8) into the woods on the pretense of helping them catch rabbits and then strangled them in succession. Dyer was sentenced to death after the jury's two day debate. On September 16, 1938 at San Quentin Prison, Dyer was one of the last people to be hung in the state of California
Date:: between August 25 and 27, 1937
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Jury for the trial of accused murderer Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: The jury for the trial of accused murderer Paul A. Wright. Wright, an airline executive, was charged with the shooting deaths of his wife Evelyn and best friend John Kimmel, whom he claimed to have caught in an "inappropriate" embrace in the Wright home.Wright's defense team, led by famed Los Angeles defense attorney Jerry Giesler, argued that Wright was not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury found Wright guilty of two counts of manslaughter, and subsequently ruled that he had been insane at his sanity trial.
Date:: [between January 17-February 18, 1938]
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Jury for the trial of accused murderer Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: The jury for the trial of accused murderer Paul A. Wright. Wright, an airline executive, was charged with the shooting deaths of his wife Evelyn and best friend John Kimmel, whom he claimed to have caught in an "inappropriate" embrace in the Wright home.Wright's defense team, led by famed Los Angeles defense attorney Jerry Giesler, argued that Wright was not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury found Wright guilty of two counts of manslaughter, and subsequently ruled that he had been insane at his sanity trial.
Date:: [between January 17-February 18, 1938]
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Jury for the trial of accused murderer Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: The jury for the trial of accused murderer Paul A. Wright. The airline executive was charged with the shooting deaths of his wife Evelyn and best friend John Kimmel, whom he claimed to have caught in an "inappropriate" embrace in the Wright home.Wright's defense team, led by famed Los Angeles defense attorney Jerry Giesler, argued that Wright was not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury found Wright guilty of two counts of manslaughter, and subsequently ruled that he had been insane at his sanity trial.
Date:: [between January 17-February 18, 1938]
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Jurors for the murder trial of Albert Dyer in court, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: Jurors Jackson Collins, Beatrice Hard and Charles M. Traux in court for the murder trial of crossing guard Albert Dyer. Dyer had lured three Inglewood girls into the hills, where he strangled them with rope and his hands. He was eventually found guilty and executed. From left to right, Beatrice Hard, Jackson Collins, and Charles M. Truax.
Date:: [circa August 12, 1937]
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Jurors for the murder trial of Albert Dyer in court, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: Jurors in court for the murder trial of crossing guard Albert Dyer. Dyer had lured three Inglewood girls into the hills, where he strangled them with rope and his hands. He was eventually found guilty and executed.
Date:: [circa August 12, 1937]
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Jurors for the murder trial of Albert Dyer in court, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: Jurors Dorothy Deel, Jackson Collins, Winifred W. Howard, Beatrice Hard, and Charles M. Truax in court for the murder trial of crossing guard Albert Dyer. Dyer had lured three Inglewood girls into the hills, where he strangled them with rope and his hands. He was eventually found guilty and executed. In the front from left to right, Dorothy Deel and Jackson Collins. In the back, Winifred W. Howard, Beatrice Hard, and Charles M. Truax.
Date:: [circa August 12, 1937]
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Harlan Bunker, father of murder victim Marilyn Bunker, provides witness testimony in court, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:: Harlan Bunker, father of murder victim Marilyn Bunker, provides witness testimony in court. Marilyn was shot by 17-year-old Donald Rogers, also known as Donald Fehrenschild, while she was playing on a hill with her little brother and other children. Rogers shot at the children from the upstairs window of his home. However, Rogers insisted that he was trying to shoot doves he had seen on the hillside.
Date:: February 15, 1940
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Female spectator uses binoculars to view court proceedings during the trial of Police Captain Earle E. Kynette, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Female spectator uses binoculars to view court proceedings during the trial of Police Captain Earle E. Kynette. Captain of Police Earle E. Kynette was charged with conspiracy to commit murder after the vehicle of Harry J. Raymond was bombed on January 14, 1938. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling. Two other officers, Fred Browne and Roy J. Allen, connected with the intelligence unit were also charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, Fred Browne was eventually acquitted. Kynette and Allen were both found guilty.
Date:: February 1938
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Family members of murder victim Marilyn Bunker sit in court during the trial of the accused murderer Donald Rogers, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:: Family of murder victim Marilyn Bunker sit in court during the trial of the accused murderer Donald Rogers. Marilyn was shot by 17-year-old Donald Rogers, also known as Donald Fehrenschild, while she was playing on a hill with her little brother and other children. Rogers shot at the children from the upstairs window of his home. However, Rogers insisted that he was trying to shoot doves he had seen on the hillside.
Date:: February 15, 1940
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Dr. George K. Dazey and his third wife, Dorcas Dazey, at the trial where Dr. Dazey is accused of the murder of his second wife, Doris S. Dazey, Los Angeles, 1939-1940

Description:: Dr. George K. Dazey and his third wife, Dorcas Dazey, at the trial in which Dr. Dazey 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:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Dr. George K. Dazey and his third wife, Dorcas Dazey, at the trial where Dr. Dazey is accused of the murder of his second wife, Doris S. Dazey, Los Angeles, 1939-1940

Description:: Dr. George K. Dazey (far left) and his third wife, Dorcas Dazey (center), at the trial in which Dr. Dazey 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:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Dr. George K. Dazey and his third wife, Dorcas Dazey, at the trial where Dr. Dazey is accused of the murder of his second wife, Doris S. Dazey, Los Angeles, 1939-1940

Description:: Dr. George K. Dazey and his third wife, Dorcas Dazey, at the trial in which Dr. Dazey 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:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Dr. George K. Dazey and his third wife, Dorcas Dazey, at the trial where Dr. Dazey is accused of the murder of his second wife, Doris S. Dazey, Los Angeles, 1939-1940

Description:: Dr. George K. Dazey and his third wife, Dorcas Dazey, at the trial in which Dr. Dazey 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:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Dr. George K. Dazey and his third wife, Dorcas Dazey, at the trial where Dr. Dazey is accused of the murder of his second wife, Doris S. Dazey, Los Angeles, 1939-1940

Description:: Dr. George K. Dazey and his third wife, Dorcas Dazey, at the trial in which Dr. Dazey 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:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Dr. George K. Dazey and his attorney, Jerry Giesler, at the trial where Dr. Dazey is accused of the murder of his second wife, Doris S. Dazey, Los Angeles, 1939-1940

Description:: Dr. George K. Dazey (left) with his attorney, Jerry Giesler, at the trial in which Dr. Dazey 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:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Dr. George K. Dazey and his attorney, Jerry Giesler, at the trial where Dr. Dazey is accused of the murder of his second wife, Doris S. Dazey, Los Angeles, 1939-1940

Description:: Dr. George K. Dazey with his attorney, Jerry Giesler, at the trial in which Dr. Dazey 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
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Don Dixon demonstrating his accordion skills to Judge William R. McKay, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: Don Dixon demonstrating his accordion playing skills to Judge William R. McKay to prove that he was not drunk when he rammed his car into a parked automobile outside his house, but rather tired after a long night of accordion playing at a wedding. Judge McKay believed Dixon’s excuse. Isadore Maidel, Walter Slosson and Don Redwine listen in.
Date:: August 24, 1934
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Detective Lieutenants B.G. Anderson and Tommy Bryan investigating the murder of soldier Lawrence G. Marple, Los Angeles, January 4, 1940

Description:: Detective Lieutenants B.G. Anderson and Tommy Bryan from the homicide division investigating the murder of soldier Lawrence G. Marple. The man being held for the murder is discharged Navy officer Jack Rhyanne, who admitted to beating and choking Marple in his hotel room. Rhyanne is also being questioned about the earlier murder of Robert M. Byrne
Date:: January 4, 1940
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Deputy Sheriff Mary Talbot sits with Betty Flay Hardaker who was convicted of murdering her daughter, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:: Deputy Sheriff Mary Talbot sits with Betty Hardaker in the courtroom during an inquest. Mrs. Hardaker was convicted of murdering her 5 year old daughter, Geraldine Hardaker, in a Montebello park washroom. The jury convicted her of committing the crime while of unsound mind.
Date:: February 24, 1940
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Deputy Sheriff Mary Talbot sits with Betty Flay Hardaker at trial, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:: Deputy Sheriff Mary Talbot sits with Betty Hardaker in the courtroom during an inquest. Mrs. Hardaker was convicted of murdering her 5 year old daughter, Geraldine Hardaker, in a Montebello park washroom. The jury convicted her of committing the crime while of unsound mind.
Date:: February 24, 1940
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Deputy Sheriff Bess Bailey escorts Betty Flay Hardaker during her trial for the murder of her daughter, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:: Deputy Sheriff Bess Bailey escorts Betty Flay Hardaker through the courtroom during the inquest conducted by Deputy Coroner Frank Monfort. Mrs. Hardaker was convicted of murdering her 5 year old daugher, Geraldine Hardaker, in a Montebello park washroom. The jury convicted her of committing the crime while of unsound mind.
Date:: February 23, 1940
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

D. E. Kammen on the witness stand during a trial concerning the double traffic crash that killed Charles M. Daneri, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:: D. E. Kammen on the witness stand during a trial concerning the double traffic crash that killed Charles M. Daneri. Kammen said he was an eye-witness to the second crash, which happened when J. W. Buzzell drove his car into a group of people gathered to help a man injured by a crash with Walter A. Smith. Kammen testified that Buzzell drove into the crowd and over Daneri's legs.
Date:: February 20, 1940
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Defense attorney Jerry Giesler in court during the trial of accused murderer Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938. nt Los Angeles defense attorney Jerry Giesler, photographed in court during the "white flame" double homicide trial. Los Angeles, 1938.

Description:: Prominent Los Angeles defense attorney Jerry Giesler photographed addressing the jury, during the "white flame" double homicide trial of aviation executive Paul A. Wright. Wright was charged with the shooting deaths of his wife Evelyn and best friend John Kimmel, whom he claimed to have caught in an "inappropriate" embrace in the Wright home.Giesler led Wright's defense team, and argued that Wright was not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury found Wright guilty of two counts of manslaughter, and subsequently ruled that he had been insane at his sanity trial.Defendant Paul A. Wright is pictured at far left.
Date:: [between January 13-February 18, 1938]
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Defense attorney Jerry Giesler in court during the trial of accused murderer Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938.

Description:: Prominent Los Angeles defense attorney Jerry Giesler photographed addressing the jury, during the "white flame" double homicide trial of aviation executive Paul A. Wright. Wright was charged with the shooting deaths of his wife Evelyn and best friend John Kimmel, whom he claimed to have caught in an "inappropriate" embrace in the Wright home.Giesler led Wright's defense team, and argued that Wright was not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury found Wright guilty of two counts of manslaughter, and subsequently ruled that he had been insane at his sanity trial.
Date:: [between January 17-February 18, 1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Defense attorney Jerry Giesler in court during the trial of accused murderer Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938.

Description:: Perominent Los Angeles defense attorney Jerry Giesler photographed addressing the jury, during the "white flame" double homicide trial of aviation executive Paul A. Wright. Wright was charged with the shooting deaths of his wife Evelyn and best friend John Kimmel, whom he claimed to have caught in an "inappropriate" embrace in the Wright home.Giesler led Wright's defense team, and argued that Wright was not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury found Wright guilty of two counts of manslaughter, and subsequently ruled that he had been insane at his sanity trial.Defendant Paul A. Wright is pictured at far left.
Date:: [between January 13-February 18, 1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Defense Attorney Jerry Giesler in court, during the murder trial of Paul A. Wright, 1938

Description:: Defense attorney Jerry Giesler photographed in court, during the "white flame" double homicide trial of aviation executive Paul A. Wright. Wright was charged with the shooting deaths of his wife Evelyn and best friend John Kimmel, whom he claimed to have caught in an "inappropriate" embrace in the Wright home.Giesler led Wright's defense team, and argued that Wright was not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury found Wright guilty of two counts of manslaughter, and subsequently ruled that he had been insane at his sanity trial.
Date:: [between January 17-February 18, 1938]
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Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Defense attorney Jerry Giesler, in court during murder trial of Paul A. Wright, circa February 1938

Description:: Defense attorney Jerry Giesler stands before the jury, during the "white flame" double homicide trial of aviation executive Paul A. Wright. Wright was charged with the shooting deaths of his wife Evelyn and best friend John Kimmel, whom he claimed to have caught in an "inappropriate" embrace in the Wright home.Giesler led Wright's defense team, and argued that Wright was not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury found Wright guilty of two counts of manslaughter, and subsequently ruled that he had been insane at his sanity trial.
Date:: [between January 17-February 18, 1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Defense attorney Jerry Giesler, in court during murder trial of Paul A. Wright, circa February 1938

Description:: Defense attorney Jerry Giesler photographed standing next to the jury, during the "white flame" double homicide trial of aviation executive Paul A. Wright. Wright was charged with the shooting deaths of his wife Evelyn and best friend John Kimmel, whom he claimed to have caught in an "inappropriate" embrace in the Wright home.Giesler led Wright's defense team, and argued that Wright was not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury found Wright guilty of two counts of manslaughter, and subsequently ruled that he had been insane at his sanity trial.
Date:: [circa February, 1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Crowd watches courtroom proceedings during murder trial of Betty Hardaker, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:: Betty Hardaker sits with her brother, Samuel Karnes, Jr., at the trial for the murder of her daughter. A group of unidentified people stand in the back of the room with others who are seated. Mrs. Hardaker was convicted of murdering her 5 year old daughter, Geraldine Hardaker, in a Montebello park washroom. The jury convicted her of committing the crime while of unsound mind.
Date:: February 28, 1940
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Courtroom scene from the "white flame" murder trial, where Paul A. Wright is accused of the murders of his wife and best friend, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:: Courtroom scene from the "white flame" murder trial where Paul A. Wright is accused of murdering his wife and best friend after finding them in an embrace. Wright's lawyer, Jerry Giesler, eventually won his client's freedom with a temporary insanity defense
Date:: between January 13 and February 15, 1938
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Coroner's jury at the inquest for Paul A. Wright, accused of the double murder of his wife and best friend, Los Angeles, November 12, 1937

Description:: Coroner's jury at the inquest for Paul A. Wright. Wright is accused of the murder of his wife, Evelyn, and best friend, John Kimmel. Wright confessed to shooting the pair in a fit of "white hot rage" after finding them in an embrace in his home. After the inquest, complaints were signed against Wright for the two deaths. A trial, called the "white flame" trial by the press, followed in which Wright was eventually let off on an insanity plea, thanks to his lawyer Jerry Giesler.
Date:: November 12, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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

Description:: Confessed child-murderer Albert Dyer in court. Dyer lured three Inglewood girls to the hills, where he strangled them to death with his hands as well as rope. He was eventually found guilty and executed.
Date:: [circa August 10, 1937]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Choreographer Busby Berkeley attending court to face murder charges, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Famed director and choreographer Busby Berkeley attending court to face three murder charges after he caused a car accident that resulted in fatalities after leaving a cocktail party. Witnesses reported smelling alcohol on Berkeley's breath at the time.
Date:: [circa December 9, 1935]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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