Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph of John "Jack" Boykin (left), son of accused murderer Florence Boykin Dowling, standing near two parked cars with Captain Owen Murphy of Long Beach Police Department. Related to Los Angeles Times article, "Sister Given Death Quiz: Woman Will Be Brought South Kin of Mrs. Gladys G. Fair, Slain at Long Beach, Found in North," 22 Aug. 1935: A1. Text from negative sleeve: 1742. Florence Boykin Dowling, Glenda [sic] Fair's apt., Cooper Arms firescape, Det Sgt Sibley of Long Beach, Jack Boykin, Capt Owen Murphy, Det Sgt Woodruff of Long Beach. Glenda [sic] Fair murder in Long Beach, 8/21/35. [Stamped:] Aug 27 1935. Written on negative: L 2 R Jack Boykin & Capt Owen Murphy, 8-21-35.
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image
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1429_10124 ark:/21198/zz002ddwj8
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Subject
Homicides--California--Long Beach Detectives--California--Long Beach Criminal investigations--California--Long Beach Murphy, Owen M. (Owen Myers), 1897-1984 Boykin, John House, 1904-1986
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