Inside Detective (Overseas Edition and Normal Edition) January, 1946. The murderer’s snarl echoed in the Mother’s memory like the voice of doom, until one night…. [Editor’s note: This author has included more information about how the killer was found and … Continue reading →
The Voice From The Shadow Box The baffling mystery of a strange killer and the amazing trap. Startling Detective Adventure, August 1931 Out of the darkness loomed a phantom gunman, intent on robbery. There was a struggle, a shot—and Los Angeles police … Continue reading →
True Detective Mysteries, July 1932 By JOSEPH CHOATE, Deputy District Attorney Los Angeles, California As told to ALBERTA LIVINGSTON “HAND ME THE BAG!” The voice was cultured and calm—but determined—the voice of one who would tolerate no temporizing. Killing would mean nothing to the man behind the mask. Terrified, Mrs. Melvin … Continue reading →
Finger Print on Door Knob and a Mother’s Memory of a Voice Identify Murderer Finger Print and Identification Magazine, Vol. 12, No. 6, December 1930, pages 16-17 A blurred finger print, and a mother’s memory of two short sentences spoken … Continue reading →
Note: I found this post on the WordPress blog “Paradise Leased” It’s about the Los Angeles Lonesome Hearts Club which my Great Grandfather Melvin Hatch MD started. Paradise Leased is a website by Steve Vaught about Historic Hollywood and Southern California Architecture, … Continue reading →