H96.1.1401

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Abbott Murder Trial
7-Nov-55
3.75 in HIGH x 4.75 in WIDE
(9.52 cm HIGH x 12.06 cm WIDE)
The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers
H96.1.1401






For a detailed summary of the prosecution's arguments, please see the "Remarks" screen for h96.1.1436. First 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. In this photograph, Burton Abbott confers with his defense attorney Harold Hove. Bailiff John Fitzpatrick stands nearby, and an unidentified man with a bow tie hovers behind the defense table.

Used: Oakland Tribune

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