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Title supplied by cataloger. Photograph caption dated August 11, 1959 reads, "Arraigned in bed. Norman L. Messer, 30, center, commercial fisherman, 6836 Valjean St. Van Nuys, is arraigned in bed on five charges of manslaughter arising from Malibu Canyon road accident in which his wife Pamela and four ranch hands were killed. Judge Arthur C. Miller, justice of Malibu Judicial District, serves him papers while Court Clerk Dorothy Bush looks on. Preliminary hearing has been set for Oct. 1."
Traffic accidents--California--Los Angeles Traffic accident victims--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Arraignment Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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