Category Archives: LAPD

Voices — Christine Collins, November 12, 1930

Posted on December 31, 2008 by lmharnisch

From the California State Archives. The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie “Changeling” tells her story in her own words. Los Angeles, Cal. November 12, 1930 Mr. Chas. L. Neumiller President Board of Prison … Continue reading →

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Robbery suspect kills LAPD officer, 1958

Posted on December 31, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Larry Harnisch / Los Angeles Times The grave of Sgt. Gene T. Nash, Rose Hills Memorial Park. Note: This updates a post from November. Photograph by Larry Harnisch / Los Angeles Times On the night of Oct. 20, … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, November 10, 1930

Posted on December 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

From the California State Archives The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie “Changeling” tells her story in her own words. 2614 N. Griffin Ave. Los Angeles, Cal. November 10, 1930 Mr. Charles L. Neumiller … Continue reading →

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December 29, 1938: Bookie shot to death in Hollywood

Posted on December 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

By the end of 1938, Weldon sensed that he was a marked man and that death was not far off. He could have stayed out of Los Angeles and maybe he would have lived–at least for a while. But he … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, November 10, 1930

Posted on December 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie “Changeling” tells her story in her own words.

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Voices — Christine Collins, November 9, 1930

Posted on December 28, 2008 by lmharnisch

From the California State Archives. The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie “Changeling” tells her story in her own words. Los Angeles Calif. November 9, 1930 Dear Mr. Clark, I was very happy to … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, November 6, 1930

Posted on December 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie “Changeling” tells her story in her own words. Many people wonder if the religious leaders in “Changeling” are actual people. Here’s evidence that the Rev. Gustav A. … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, November 1, 1930

Posted on December 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie "Changeling" tells her story in her own words. Los Angeles, Calif.Nov. 1, 1930 Dear Mr. Clark I am writing you a few lines to let you know … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, May 16, 1929

Posted on December 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie "Changeling" tells her story in her own words.

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Voices — Christine Collins, May 3, 1929

Posted on December 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

From the California State Archives The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie "Changeling" tells her story in her own words. San Gabriel, Calif.May 3, 1929 Mr. A EichoffSan Francisco, Calif. Dear Sir: I am … Continue reading →

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Geronimo Pratt case 40 years later

Posted on December 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Elmer Gerard  "Geronimo" Pratt in 2000, after his release from prison. 'Lie down and pray' Gunshots on a Santa Monica tennis court reverberated across legal landscape. Note: Edward J. Boyer, now retired, covered the Elmer … Continue reading →

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December 22, 1938: Jealous husband kills wife with ax

Posted on December 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Testimony in the murder trial was so graphic that spectators became ill and fled the courtroom, The Times said.

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Voices — Christine Collins, February 21, 1928

Posted on December 22, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, George B. Anderson’s letter to Christine Collins and below, his letter to Walter Collins.

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January 27, 1928: Voices — Christine Collins

Posted on December 21, 2008 by lmharnisch

From the California State Archives   Los Angeles, Calif. Jan. 27, 1928 Mr. Myron Clark, Assistant Clerk, Reprisa, Calif. Dear Sir, I want to thank you for the nice letter you sent me in answer to the letter I forwarded … Continue reading →

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A Dragnet Christmas — boy gets .22 rifle

Posted on December 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s Jack Webb’s downbeat Christmas present to "Dragnet" viewers, and the original radio version of ".22 Rifle for Christmas." This is a wonderful example of how the writers in the early days of television treated TV like radio with pictures. … Continue reading →

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January 4, 1928: Voices — Christine Collins

Posted on December 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie “Changeling” tells her story in her own words. From the California State Archives

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Robbers shoot couple on Santa Monica tennis court, Bills seek new coach, December 19, 1968

Posted on December 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

My heart skipped a beat when I pulled up this page. Of course, this is the beginning of the Geronimo Pratt case. Note the Ted Thackery Jr. byline. — lrh   The Buffalo Bills had big plans in 1968. Not … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, July 5, 1927

Posted on December 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie "Changeling" tells her story in her own words.

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Voices — Christine Collins, July 1, 1927

Posted on December 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie "Changeling" tells her story in her own words. From the California State Archives       Los Angeles, Calif.July 1, 1927 Warden Court Smith Dear Sir: I … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, October 2, 1925

Posted on December 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie "Changeling" tells her story in her own words. From the California State Archives   Los Angeles, Calif.  Oct. 2, 1925        Mr. Thomas M. Gannon  … Continue reading →

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