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Photograph was edited for publication purposes; Title supplied by cataloger. Seen here is Peggy Newton, arrested as an accomplice in the kidnapping of Mrs. Betty Utterback's 2-year-old daughter. Utterback's daughter was kidnapped by James E. Reinhardt when Utterback agreed to let him take her daughter to the grocery store. The two had met a week before on a blind date. He returned fifteen minutes later without the toddler and began to demand money from Utterback. The two proceeded to the bank where a teller sensed something was wrong and called authorities who quickly apprehended Reinhardt. Utterback's daughter was found at the Studio Motel being held by Newton. Photograph dated October 20, 1960.; See images #00109435 through #00109437 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Criminals--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Women--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Kidnapping--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Ransom--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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