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Lie Detector Test

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Technicians administer a lie detector test at District Attorney Fred Risser's office to be used in the James Corcoran poisoning case.

Date Created:
December 4, 1931
Creator:
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964

Publication Information

Creator McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
Date Created December 4, 1931

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Call Number PH 6058.3099B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013AZJ
Legacy ID
WHi 18265

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