Photograph was edited for publication purposes.; Original print is of inferior quality. Robert L. Nider, 36, ex-paratrooper, shot and killed himself in his automobile as sheriff's deputies sought him for the mysterious strangulation murder of his pretty sweetheart, Mrs. Celia S. Zdon, 29, allegedly a result from a furious lover's quarrel. Photograph caption dated November 12, 1947 reads, "Love of Robert L. Nider and Celia S. Zdon (Above) Ended in Her Murder and His Suicide, Say Police."
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Suicide victims--California--Downey Murderers--California--East Los Angeles Murder victims--California--East Los Angeles Suicide--California--Downey Assault and battery--California--East Los Angeles Murder--Investigation--California--East Los Angeles Couples Coasts--California, Southern Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs Group portraits
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