H96.1.1419

Abbott Murder Trial
8-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
H96.1.1419


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 John F. Hanson, Jr., and Stanley D. Whitney confer with Burton Abbott. They have several white notebooks arrayed on the table in front of them. Behind them stands a man about to take a photograph.

Used: Oakland Tribune

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