Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. This photograph is likely related to the article, “Nude Death Calls Quiz,” Los Angeles Times, 11 Jul 1935: 9. The body of 45-year-old Marion Brown was found in her home at 688 Flower Street in Venice. Warren H. Russell was the chief witness and murder suspect, as he had been a frequent visitor to her home. He was released after further investigation. Deputy Coroner J. P. Kane (left) and reporter Arthur Collins (center) question Warren H. Russell (right), Venice shopkeeper tied to murder of Marion Brown. Handwritten on negative: L2R Dep Coro. J. P. Kane + Rept. Arthur Collins + Warren Russell 7-11-35 Text from negative sleeve: 1146 – Warren Russell Mrs Edith Miller Ray Brown Schwartz, Atty David Miles, Pol. Officer B. J. (Brown Inquest) 7-11-35 [stamped:] JUL 17 1935
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_7447 ark:/21198/zz002df4nn
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Police--California--Los Angeles Coroners--California--Los Angeles Russell, Warren H., 1887-1949 Collins, Arthur James, 1880-1957 Kane, J. P. b. 1903?
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