Category Archives: Homicide

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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Gangster Killed in Ambush

Posted on December 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Gov. Brown cites a projected $70-million surplus, says he'll propose no new taxes. Fred Whalen admits hitting Tony Reno, who was sitting with Mickey Cohen at Rondelli's restaurant when Whalen's son, Jack, was killed.   Dean “The Love Bug” … Continue reading →

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Shooting Victim’s Father Accused of Seeking Revenge

Posted on December 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Tony Reno says he was attacked by Fred Whalen, the father of shooting victim Jack “the Enforcer” Whalen. Dec. 16, 1959: Vice President Richard Nixon holds a wide margin among Republican voters over all other GOP contenders in the … Continue reading →

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Iran Welcomes President Eisenhower

Posted on December 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Elizabeth Taylor is out of the hospital … And The Times prepares to announce its Women of the Year.  Teresa "Terry" Kincheloe, 6, is learning "the domestic arts." She likes to dry the dishes, helps her mother in the … Continue reading →

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Man Dies in Treatment for Freckles

Posted on December 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Knox hats and caps at Alexander and Oviatt. Dec. 14, 1919: George Blaha was given a fatal dose of chloroform by his mother-in-law? Dec. 17, 1919: An unusually large amount of chloroform and carbolic acid was found in Blaha’s … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Dec. 10, 1959

Posted on December 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Christmas Story It's about that time again so, as the saying goes, let's see if we can jerk a few tears.     A couple with four children have been in serious financial difficulty since the father was injured recently and … Continue reading →

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Grand Jury Hears Testimony in Whalen Killing

Posted on December 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Mickey Cohen says: "I'm a lover, not a fighter." Sandy Hashagen says going steady with Mickey Cohen for 14 days gave her a police record and cost her a job as a dancer in Las Vegas.. Adjusted for inflation, these … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Dec. 8, 1959

Posted on December 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

      Crankcase Breather     As you may have read, the Automobile Manufacturers Assn. a few days ago announces the development of a device which would eliminate "substantial" amounts of smog-causing auto exhaust.     The fumes, it stated, would be … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, Dec. 7, 1959

Posted on December 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

  The Rainbow's End     One by one the old landmarks are disappearing.  Last week the Rainbow, with its old-fashioned mahogany bar, folded.     The shabby Rainbow was known in bat cave circles as the saloon that cared.  Great men … Continue reading →

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