Category Archives: Homicide

Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 11, 1960

Posted on January 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

  War Victim Wants to Find Her Friends       Her name was Betty Straus.  Nazi boots marched into her small village of sHeerenberg, Holland, when she was 13 years old.      At first, the occupation troops weren’t too bad, … Continue reading →

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Hundreds Search for Missing Girl

Posted on January 9, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Times editorial cartoonist  Bruce Russell on Sen. John F. Kennedy (D-Mass.) and Republican Vice President Richard Nixon in the New Hampshire primary.   Mary Lou Olson, 10, vanishes after leaving her home at 1120 E Avenue, National City. Although … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 8, 1960

Posted on January 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

That Silly Season's With Us Rather Early     You've heard of the "silly season."     It's a special time of year when everything, and everybody, goes haywire.  People stop behaving like people.  Animals don't act like animals.     What generally … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Jan. 7, 1960

Posted on January 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Samaritans, 1960     While driving Monday on Pico Blvd. near Crenshaw, Joe Gamba and Frank Tallman, telephone company splicers, saw a woman's purse in the gutter.  They stopped, picked it up and examined the contents.  The purse contained money, … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 7, 1960

Posted on January 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

Columnist Gets Nosy About First Ladies     Every Monday morning, two thin eight-page bulletins find their collective way into my mailbox.  Both are called "The Insider's Newsletter."     One, on white bond trimmed neatly in blue, is subtitled, "An every … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 9, 1960

Posted on January 7, 2010 by lmharnisch

Mash Notes and Comment           “Dear Mr. Coates:           “It is again our privilege to have a dance date for the purpose of raising funds for the ‘March of Dimes’ Saturday evening, Jan. 23.           “We were unfortunate in having … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 6, 1960

Posted on January 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Story of Little Indian Boy's Broken Heart     (From the files of The Mirror News, Oct. 19, 1959.)  The raging Angeles Forest fire claimed a second life today.  Philip Chavez, 27, an Indian firefighter from Zuni, N.M., died in … Continue reading →

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Jurors Visit Murder House

Posted on January 6, 2010 by lmharnisch

Jan. 6, 1960: “Mexico acknowledged the serious problem of illegal narcotics crossing the border and in a major concession accepted a U.S. proposal to exchange narcotics enforcement agents as the two-day conference between representatives of both governments adjourned today.” “Tears … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Jan. 4, 1960

Posted on January 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

'Blacklist' Charge Brings an Answer     The controversy over Hollywood's real or fancied "blacklist" has had more than a decade to smolder down to embers, but it's still burning.     The issue is kept alive by extremists.  But occasionally, it's … Continue reading →

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Nixon Flight Sets Record

Posted on January 4, 2010 by lmharnisch

Aided by a strong tailwind, the American Airlines 707 carrying Vice President Nixon makes the trip from Los Angeles to Washington-Baltimore Friendship Airport in 3 hours, 39 minutes, a new record for a commercial aircraft.     Jan. 4, 1960: … Continue reading →

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San Gabriel Man Found Naked, Slashed to Death; Couple Held

Posted on January 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Jan. 3, 1910: The slashed, naked body of Morgan Shiveley, a streetcar conductor, is found face-down in the mud several hundred yards from his home at Broadway and San Gabriel Boulevard in San Gabriel. George A. and Clara Stone, … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential file, Jan. 1, 1960

Posted on January 1, 2010 by lmharnisch

  Extermination for 19-Year-Old Son     This is the story of a murderer — a cop-killer.     He's 19 years old.  His name is Alexander Robillard.  On Aug. 5, 1959, he pumped six bullets into Officer Gene Doran of the … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Dec. 23, 1959

Posted on December 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

  A Refugee From Terrible Infamy     I talked to a man-come-out-of-hiding last night, a man who's been living precarious inches out of notorious headlines.     He's 33 years old now, but since the age of 7 he's been living … Continue reading →

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Man Accused of Killing Girlfriend Says He Was Insane

Posted on December 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

A tip on decorating the Christmas tree, but don’t use candles. Harry S. New Jr. and his pet rattlesnake. I realize this is unreadable, but the headline is wonderful. Dec. 23, 1919: Harry S. New Jr., known as “Nutty New,” … Continue reading →

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Young Woman Plays a Somber Reverie, Then Kills Herself

Posted on December 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Dec. 23, 1909 — Here’s a little more proof that the past wasn’t really a kinder, simpler time; there’s death in almost every line. Esther Bauer, 22, of San Francisco plays sad music at the piano before hanging herself … Continue reading →

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A Mystery Photo That Is Not Arnold Stang

Posted on December 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo I have been told that this mystery photo from 2007 has been circulating on the Internet as Arnold Stang. Notice that when I originally posted the photo I said “Hint:  He’s not Arnold Stang.” This … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates – Confidential File, Dec. 19, 1959

Posted on December 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Mash Notes and Comment     (Form letter)  "Kind Friends —     "A joyous year of rich fulfillment to you all!     "A severely bitten hand (received when a frightened little dog at our shelter misunderstood my attempts to feed … Continue reading →

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Women Accused of Performing Abortions

Posted on December 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 19, 1916: Lila Atherton is arrested on charges of performing abortions at 2217 S. Hoover. Dec. 18, 1919: Abortions are again allegedly being conducted at 2217 S. Hoover. Dec. 20, 1919: Sarah J. Williams denies performing an abortion on … Continue reading →

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Man Accused of Decapitating Woman

Posted on December 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Dec. 18, 1909: The Times publishes a gruesome story from Chippewa Falls, Wis., about a man called “Crazy Ole” who is accused of shooting Mrs. Peter Shirley in the head and then decapitating her.  The woman’s 3-year-old daughter says: … Continue reading →

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December 17, 1959: Paul V. Coates – Confidential File

Posted on December 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

We Have Living Dead Living in Red China Historically, war is a cold fact of life. And one of its most terrifying aspects is that some men conscripted by their nations to fight are swallowed up and lost in its … Continue reading →

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