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Photograph article dated November 26, 1957 partially reads, "Gerald Lee 'The Phantom Prowler' Matthews today pleaded guilty to three counts of criminal attack as he was scheduled to go on trial on kidnaping, robbery and assault charges. The Sun Valley laborer admitted criminally attacking three San Fernando women last year. Superior Judge Le Roy Dawson scheduled March 18 for a probation hearing and sentencing on three counts. The defendant was charged with nine counts." See image 00155255 for additional photo in this series. Photograph also used in article dated February 17, 1958.
Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.).--Police Department Burglary investigation Burglars Burglary Robbery Kidnapping Suspicion Criminal investigation Criminals Trials Courtrooms Arrest Men Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Portrait photographs
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