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Photograph caption dated March 12, 1958 reads, "Billy, 5, standing, and Rickey Bridgeford, 3, romp in their yard at 11087 Tuxford St., Sun Valley, unaware that their mother, Mrs. Shirley Ann Bridgeford, 24, is feared to be victim of foul play. She has been missing since last Saturday night when she left home for blind date with Lonely Hearts Club escort." See images 00156078 through 00156081 for all photos in this series.
Missing persons--Investigation Missing persons Mothers and sons Dwellings Brothers Boys Sun Valley (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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