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Crime Scene Investigation

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Chalk lines in the foreground mark the spot where White Elephant Bar owner was shot. Police and detectives conferred in the background after assembling investigation information. The killer was eventually captured and confessed to the crime.

Date Created:
May 11, 1955
Creator:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Publication Information

Creator
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Date Created
May 11, 1955

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
unknown

Collection Information

Call Number
CF 945

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129X8
Legacy ID
WHi 2113

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