Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Leroy Drake (right), convicted of poisoning and killing his great-uncle and aunt, sits next to his attorney, Adolph Alexander (left). In late September, 1935, 19-year-old Thomas Leroy Drake was indicted for the poison-murder of his great-uncle and aunt after he was reportedly dis-inherited from their estate. Handwritten on negative: L to R - Leroy Drake - Atty. Adolph Alexander. 9-27-35 Text from negative sleeve: 2341-- L to R Leroy Drake, Adolph Alexander 9-27-35 Poison Murder Case [stamped:] OCT 3- 1935
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uclamss_1429_8764 ark:/21198/zz002dgq2h
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Lawyers--California--Los Angeles Trials (Murder)--California--Los Angeles Drake, Leroy, b. 1916 Alexander, Adolph, b. 1906 or 07-1993
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