Photograph also used in articles dated April 14, 1936 and February 20, 1937.; Photograph was edited for publication purposes.; Title supplied by cataloger. Photograph caption dated June 5, 1929 reads, "Photos show the "eternal triangle" investigated in the murder of Mrs. Virginia Patty, beautiful blonde "apex" of the triangle. At left is William Tallman, who is alleged to have engaged in a love affair with Mrs. Patty and faces questioning regarding her murder. At right is Frank D. Patty, the victim's wealthy husband. At upper left is the signature "W. C. Johnson" written on the apartment house register by the man who rented the apartment of tragedy. Police declare the handwriting resembles Tallman's. At upper right is the brick with which Mrs. Patty was killed."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;23 x 18 cm. on sheet 26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Murder victims--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Criminal investigation--California--Los Angeles Triangles (Interpersonal relations)--California--Los Angeles Herald-Examiner Collection photographs Portrait photographs
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