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Sadie Jackson Murder
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Julius J. Jackson, 1049 East Johnson, seated, with Acting Lieut. Robert O'Brien of the Madison police department in the background. Jackson is the husband of Sadie Jackson, recently murdered.
July 10, 1949
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Sadie Jackson Murder
July 10, 1949
Unidentified police officer inspecting the truck owned by George "Butch" King, suspected killer of Sadie Jackson.
Sadie Jackson Murder
July 10, 1949
George "Butch" King in handcuffs, after being questioned for the murder of Sadie Jackson, wife of Julius J. Jackson. In the background is Detective Captain Harry L. Milsted.
Sadie Jackson Murder
July 10, 1949
Storefront of the Norris Court Grocery, 912 East Johnson Street, the site where Sadie Jackson died after being shot by alleged murderer George "Butch" King.
Police Officer Robert O'Brien With Wooden Guns
March 8, 1947
Police Officer Robert O'Brien showing guns he carved.
New Police Ambulance
December 22, 1949
A view of the interior of the new police ambulance.
Police Officer Robert O'Brien on Motorcycle
March 8, 1947
Robert O'Brien, police officer on motorcycle, in front of Police Station.
