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Detective Lieutenant Ray Giese and District Attorney Buron Fitts with Thomas Edward Dugger who was on trial for assaulting three women, Los Angeles, 1935-1936

Description:: Detective Lieutenant Ray Giese and Los Angeles County District Attorney Buron Fitts examine soiled clothing possibly owned by Thomas Edward Dugger. Dugger, known as "Ape Man", was convicted of eleven felonies related to the robbery, kidnapings, and assault of three women. Dugger was indicted on April 4, 1935 and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court on February 18, 1936.
Date:: Between 1935-1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Detective Lieutenant Ray Giese, Los Angeles County District Attorney Buron Fitts, and two unidentified men examine the hands of Thomas Edward Dugger who was on trial for assaulting three women, Los Angeles, 1935-1936

Description:: Detective Lieutenant Ray Giese, Los Angeles County District Attorney Buron Fitts, and two unidentified men examine the hands of Thomas Edward Dugger. Dugger, known as "Ape Man", was convicted of eleven felonies related to the robbery, kidnapings, and assault of three women. Dugger was indicted on April 4, 1935 and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court on February 18, 1936.
Date:: Between 1935-1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Detective Lieutenant Leroy Sanderson escorts Thomas Edward Dugger who was on trial for the physical and sexual assault of three women, Los Angeles, 1935-1936

Description:: Detective Lieutenant Leroy Sanderson escorts Thomas Edward Dugger. Dugger, known as "Ape Man", was convicted of eleven felonies related to the robbery, kidnapings, and assault of three women. Dugger was indicted on April 4, 1935 and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court on February 18, 1936.
Date:: Between 1935-1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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

Description:: Thomas Edward Dugger, known as "Ape Man", was convicted of eleven felonies related to the robbery, kidnapings, and assault of three women. Dugger was indicted on April 4, 1935 and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court on February 18, 1936.
Date:: Between 1935-1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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

Description:: Thomas Edward Dugger, known as "Ape Man", was convicted of eleven felonies related to the robbery, kidnapings, and assault of three women. Dugger was indicted on April 4, 1935 and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court on February 18, 1936.
Date:: Between 1935-1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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

Description:: Thomas Edward Dugger, known as "Ape Man", was convicted of eleven felonies related to the robbery, kidnapings, and assault of three women. Dugger was indicted on April 4, 1935 and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court on February 18, 1936.
Date:: Between 1935-1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

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

Description:: Thomas Edward Dugger, known as "Ape Man", was convicted of eleven felonies related to the robbery, kidnapings, and assault of three women. Dugger was indicted on April 4, 1935 and sentenced to death by the Supreme Court on February 18, 1936.
Date:: Between 1935-1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Typewritten note about the possible kidnapping of two teenage girls, Los Angeles, January 1940

Description:: Typewritten note that reads: "Ramlow Myers REWA 10-year-old Mexican girl turned detective last night and caused the arrest of Harold B. Millard, 31-year-old oil operator, on a charge of child-stealing.She said her suspicions were aroused when she saw Millard take the girls--- both playmates of hers--- into his car at Seventh and Valencia streets and drive away. As he did so she jotted down the license number and gave it to police who traced it and arrested Millard a few hours later.Neither of the girls, one of whom is 13 and the other 14, had returned home early today, according to Det. Lt. A. M. Strand and Policewoman Mary Rose who are investigating the case.Millard gave his address as 3129 Josephine street, Lynwood.1.35 a.m."The note refers to Mildred Douglas and Donna (or Zelia K.) Thompson, who were reported missing. When called in for questioning Millard testified that he did pick up Douglas and Thompson but dropped them off when he realized how young they were. Millard reported that the girls told him they were running away from home. Girls fitting the description of Douglas and Thompson were seen in an Ontario auto camp one day later.
Date:: January 1940
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Buron Fitts, Los Angeles County District Attorney, Los Angeles, 1935-1936

Description:: Buron Fitts, Los Angeles County District Attorney, seated at a table and holding a typescript, probably during the trial of Thomas Edward Dugger.
Date:: [between 1935-1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Spectators attend Aimee Semple McPherson's preliminary hearing, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:: The camera peers through an open door and into the courtroom during Aimee Semple McPherson's preliminary hearing. Spectators sit in a row against a window-lined wall. At right, another photographer looks to camera while standing beside his camera.
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Joseph P. Baillie at his sentencing hearing with his lawyers R. E. Parsons and Joseph Fainer, Los Angeles, 1932

Description:: Joseph P. Baillie (center) seated in court with his attorneys R. E. Parsons (left) and Joseph Fainer during sentencing. Baillee was convicted of kidnapping E. L. Caress, his wife and Japanese chauffeur.
Date:: [circa October 21, 1932]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

A. B. Murchison testifies during Aimee Semple McPherson's preliminary hearing, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:: At center, A. B. Murchison sits on the witness stand during the preliminary trial regarding Aimee Semple McPherson's disappearance. He sits facing towards the right and looks at a map unfolded in front of him. Two lawyers stand to the left of the witness box. Behind and to the right of Murchison, Judge Blake sits up at the bench and looks down towards the witness. In the foreground at right, a few lawyers sit at the counsel's table.
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

O. E. Patterson, Arizona policeman and witness in the Aimee Semple McPherson kidnapping case, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: In text underneath newspaper photograph, descriptions for the third picture (Patterson) and the fifth picture (George W. Cook) did not replicate properly and are partially or entirely missing.
Date:: [circa October 21, 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Unknown woman poses with evidence in the Aimee Semple McPherson kidnapping case, Los Angeles vicinity, circa 1926

Description:: At center, an unknown woman in an apron stands and looks to camera. To the left of her, she holds up 2 cloths, the smaller one in front of the larger one. The smaller one is square and white. The larger one appears to be rectangular and is printed.
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Witness looks at evidence during Aimee Semple McPherson's preliminary hearing, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:: At left, a witness sits on the witness stand during the preliminary trial regarding Aimee Semple McPherson's disappearance. The witness sits facing towards camera and looks down at an open book in front of him. To his left, Judge Blake sits up at the bench and looks down towards the witness. In front of the bench, lawyers sit at the counsel's table. In the foreground, a man stands with his back to camera along the right edge.
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Witness testifies at Aimee Semple McPherson's preliminary hearing, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:: At left, a witness sits on the witness stand during the preliminary trial regarding Aimee Semple McPherson's disappearance. The witness sits facing towards the right and rests her elbow on the box's ledge. To the right of her, Judge Blake sits up at the bench and looks towards the counsel's table. In the foreground at right, a few lawyers sit at the counsel's table.
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Witness testifies at Aimee Semple McPherson's preliminary hearing, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:: At left, a witness sits on the witness stand during the preliminary trial regarding Aimee Semple McPherson's disappearance. The witness sits facing towards the right and rests a elbow on the box's ledge. To the right of him, Judge Blake sits up at the bench and takes notes. In the foreground at right, a few lawyers sit at the counsel's table.
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Aimee Semple McPherson and Ma Kennedy sit in court during a preliminary hearing, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:: A similar photograph is titled, "When Strain Proved too Much for Mother of Evangelist," Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 1926: A1
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Minnie Kennedy (left) and Aimee Semple McPherson, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Aimee Semple McPherson was an evangelist with the Angelus Temple. In 1926 she disappeared and was allegedly kidnapped; however upon her return, she was charged, along with her mother, Mildred Kennedy, with conspiracy, perjury and obstruction of justice.
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

William Edward Hickman, subject of nationwide manhunt, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: Photograph appears with the articles under title, "Hickman Identified by Three Drug Store Owners as Daring Narcotic Bandit," Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec 1927: 2.
Date:: December 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Aimee Semple McPherson and Ma Kennedy appear in court, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:: A similar photograph is titled, "Panorama of Opposing Forces in Battle Over Angelus Temple Leader," Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 1926: A11
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Dr. Frank M. Mikels, psychiatrist for the prosecution in the Hickman kidnap and murder trial, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Mikels was one of several psychiatrists working for the prosecution against William Edward Hickman, who confessed to the kidnap and murder of Marion Parker, age 12. Hickman was sentenced to death after a 13-day trial. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Chief investigator George Contreras, seated in a biplane on his way to Oregon during the hunt for kidnapper and murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Hickman Indicted: Jury Rushes Aid to Extradition," 23 Dec. 1927: 1.
Date:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Kidnapping victims John Jeske and his wife Elaine with unknown justice officials, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: John Jeske and his wife seated with possible detectives and other justice officials. Likely related to their being kidnappers trial.
Date:: [August 1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Stake that marked the location of the William Gettle kidnap notes, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: A disembodied hand holds a stake wrapped in cloths.
Date:: [circa May 14, 1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

People lined up at the courthouse to view judicial proceedings for William Edward Hickman, kidnapper and murderer, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: A line of men and women, both seated and standing, wait within the Los Angeles Courthouse to witness judicial proceedings for William Edward Hickman, who confessed to kidnapping and murdering Marion Parker, aged 12. Hickman was tried and sentenced to death. He was executed at San Quentin, October 22, 1928.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Notebook belonging to kidnapper and murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927 or 28

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Hickman Makes His Plea Today: Murderer Expected to Offer Insanity Excuse," 3 Jan. 1928: A2.
Date:: [1927 or 1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Convicted kidnappers Luella Pearl Hammer and E.H. Van Dorn at trial, Los Angeles, 1933

Description:: Photograph was taken during the trial of Luella Pearl Hammer and Howard Von Dorn (left), who were charged with the kidnapping of Mary B Skeele, wife of a USC professor.
Date:: [between February - April 1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Forrest Murray questions Alonzo B. Murchison during Aimee Semple McPherson's kidnapping case, Los Angeles, circa 1926

Description:: At left, attorney Forrest Murray stands beside the witness box during the kidnapping case of Aimee Semple McPherson. He stands facing slightly right and holds up the dress worn by McPherson when found in the desert. To the right of him, Alonzo B. Murchison, a native of Douglas, Arizona, sits on the witness stand.
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Montecito Drive, ransom money drop area in Mary B. Skeele kidnap case, Los Angeles, 1933

Description:: Sharply curving street in sparsely populated hilly area, with hills, cliffs, and wash at left, man standing at edge of bank in center, 4 or 5 houses in background
Date:: 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Minnie Kennedy (left) and Aimee Semple McPherson, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Related to numerous stories reported by the Los Angeles Times on Aimee Semple McPherson's alleged kidnapping in 1926. McPherson, evangelist for the Angelus Temple, disappeared for some time, and when she reappeared, saying she was kidnapped, she and her mother, Mildred Kennedy, were charged with criminal conspiracy, perjury, and obstruction of justice.
Date:: [circa 1926]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: OpenUCLA Collections
Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Kidnapper William Edward Hickman, with Frank Dewar, Roy Bogle and Claude Peters, Los Angeles, 1927-1928

Description:: Hickman had confessed to the kidnap for ransom and murder of 12-year-old Marion Parker. It is not clear as to whether this photo was taken during Hickman’s post-extradition arraignment in December of 1927, or his trial in 1928. Hickman was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: [1927-1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Reporters Carlton Williams, Jackson Berger, William Phillips and other before their flight to Oregon to cover the William Edward Hickman extradition, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: A different photograph taken on the same occasion appears as a standalone photo with title, "Plane Speed 'Times' Men to Cell of Kidnaper," 23 Dec. 1927: 5.
Date:: December 23, 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Police Captain E. Raymond Cato and Detective Harry Raymond during the Hickman kidnap and murder trial, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: Police Captain Raymond Cato and Detective Harry Raymond, seated together, photographed during the trial of William Edward Hickman, tried for the kidnap and murder of 12-year-old Marion Parker in December of 1927. Hickman was sentenced to death after a 13-day trial. He was executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Kidnap victims Louis F. Vremsak and Mary McKinney, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: *Stamped date not provided, date from newspaper article used.
Date:: April 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Norris Stensland, Joe Taylor, Blayney Matthews and William Bright pose with suspects arrested for the kidnapping of John and Elaine Jeske, Los Angeles, [1934]

Description:: In the front row, from left to right, Jerry Lamoreaux and Cecil R. Russell sit slumped in chairs upon their arrest on suspicion of kidnapping. Both cross their arms in front of them and either close their eyes or cast them downward. Behind them, from left to right, Norris Stensland, Joe Taylor, Floyd C. Britton, Blayney Matthews and William Bright stand in a row behind them. All but Floyd C. Britton are police. Floyd C. Britton is also arrested on suspicion of kidnapping.
Date:: [circa July 28, 1934]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

William H. W. Evans, arrested and charged with child abduction by his ex-wife Elizabeth Evans, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: Related to "Child Theft Case Dropped: Judge Dismisses Suit When British Oil Man Shows Custody Pact," Los Angeles Times, 03 Feb 1937: A15. (Given profession may be an error; other articles state he was an actor/writer from Ojai, California.)
Date:: December 2, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Crowds in front of the Courthouse during the Hickman kidnap and murder trial, Los Angeles, 1927-1928

Description:: Crowds line both sides of the street and gather in front of the old Los Angeles County Courthouse during the arraignment or trial of William Edward Hickman, confessed kidnapper and murderer of Marion Parker, age 12. Photographed in the vicinity of Broadway and Temple streets (current City Hall location). The Hall of Records stands on the left.
Date:: [1927-1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Thirteen-point fingerprint comparison purported to belong to William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927 or 28

Description:: Two photographs placed side-by-side, each displaying an enlarged right fingerprint. Thirteen-points of comparison are drawn on each image. The prints were believed to belong to William Edward Hickman, who kidnapped and murdered 12-year old Marion Parker in December of 1927.
Date:: [1927 or 1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Motorcycle officer Howard J. Garner examining linens found in the apartment of William Edward Hickman murderer of Marion Parker, 1927

Description:: Collected evidence from the apartment helped convict William Edward Hickman for the kidnapping and murder of Marion Parker, aged 12. Hickman was executed at San Quentin, October 22, 1928.
Date:: December 20, 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Page in notebook of kidnapper and murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927 or 1928

Description:: Notebook described in the article, "Hickman Makes His Plea Today: Murderer Expected to Offer Insanity Excuse," Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 1928: A2.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Mrs. Vremsak and Mrs. McKinney, wives of men who were kidnapped by bandits, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: This photograph is similar to the photograph that appears with the article, “Figures in Mexico Abduction,” Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 1935: 1.
Date:: March 21, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Two detectives search for evidence in the apartment of confessed kidnapper and murderer William Edward Hickman, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Accused Slayer's Abode Gives Evidence of Hurried Departure," 21 Dec. 1927: 3.
Date:: December 20, 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Convicted kidnappers Luella Pearl Hammer and E.H. Van Dorn with unidentified men, Los Angeles, 1933

Description:: Howard Van Dorn eventually confessed to kidnapping, leading to the convictions of both he and Luella Pearl Hammer. Both received life sentences. Hammer was unsuccessful in her plea of insanity.
Date:: [between February and April 1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Frank Dewar, Buck Lieuallen, and Eugene Biscailuz during the Hickman kidnapping and murder trial, Los Angeles, 1927-1928

Description:: Standing from left to right: Los Angeles County Jailer Frank Dewar, Oregon police officer Cecil "Buck" Lieuallen, an unidentified male (probably a law enforcement officer), and Undersheriff Eugene Biscailuz, photographed inside Biscailuz's office. The photo was taken during the arraignment or trial of William Edward Hickman, who kidnapped and murdered Marion Parker, age 12.
Date:: [1927-1928]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Portrait of Times staff, Carlton Williams and Jackson Berger, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: This is a picture of Los Angeles Times editorial staff, Charles Jackson Berger and Carlton Williams, taken before they took off for Pendleton, Oregon where William Hickman was being held for the kidnapping and murder of Marion Parker.
Date:: 22 Dec 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Alice Greenwood, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Mrs. Alice Greenwood stands at the bottom of the stairs in her house. Two children, a boy and a girl, are seen in the background waiting at the top of the stairs. A house plant sits to the right of Mrs. Greenwood.
Date:: August 2, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
OpenUCLA Collections

Police dusting for fingerprints in a Ford coup, possibly related to the Hickman kidnap and murder case, Los Angeles, 1927

Description:: William Edward Hickman, wanted for the kidnap and murder of Marion Parker, was captured in Echo, Oregon, after an eight-day manhunt. In his initial confession (given while in Oregon) he named an alleged accomplice who drove a Ford coup. That detail is noted in the article, "Detailed Confession Made by "The Fox": Amazing Account of Conversing With Detectives and Following Police Cars at Rendezvous After Kidnapping Given by Hickman," Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 1927: 1.
Date:: 1927
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Rosslyn Hotel bus shuttling jury members from the Hall of Justice during the Hickman trial, 1928

Description:: William Edward Hickman confessed to the kidnap and murder of 12-year-old Marion Parker. He was sentenced to death after a 13-day trial and executed at San Quentin, October 19, 1928.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Kidnapping victims John Jeske and his wife Elaine, Los Angeles, 1934

Description:: Photograph appears in article: "Detention by Bandit Gang Investigated, Kidnap Inquiry Opened by Jury," Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 1934: A16.
Date:: August 15, 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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