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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated August 29, 1963 partially reads, "A 22-year-old Burbank man, held by police on suspicion of murdering his four-month-pregnant wife late Wednesday night in their small one-bedroom apartment, said today his marriage 'was a very happy life.' Then, said William F. [sic] Frisina, 2552 N. Buena Vista St., snapping his fingers once, quickly; 'It happened like that.'" Seen in the photograph is William James Frisina, Lockheed Aircraft employee accused of murdering his 21-year-old wife, Sharon Frisina, stabbing her seven times in the chest and once in the stomach.
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Violent crimes--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Marital violence--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Murder--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Murderers--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Men--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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