H96.1.1416

For a detailed summary of the prosecution's arguments, please see the "Remarks" screen for h96.1.1436. Second day of the trial of Burton W. Abbott, accused of the kidnapping and murder of 14 year-old Stephanie Bryan. From Nov. 7 until Nov. 15, the trial was occupied with selection of the jury. Here, defense counsels Harold B. Hove (standing, left), John F. Hanson, Jr. (seated, left), and Stanley D. Whitney (standing, right) confer with Burton Abbott (seated, right). They have several white notebooks arrayed on the table in front of them. Hove and Whitney are standing and looking over Hanson's shoulder as he reads something and takes notes on a sheet of paper.

Used: Oakland Tribune