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On 2/12/1954 teenagers were hiking in Griffith Park when they found skeletal remains. Animal activity was noted to the bones and clothing. Near the body was a Hercules 410 gauge single action shotgun with serial number 7727. The shotgun had a sawed off barrel and butt. Winchester 410 gauge shotgun shells were found in the coat pocket.
Date Found: 1954-02-12
Date Found: 1954-02-12
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Jul 04, 2018
Aug 30, 2024
20146
1954-92641
Adult - Pre 70
50
70
29575
Uncertain
Uncertain
Male
1954-02-12
Griffith Park near Merry-Go-Round
Los Angeles
California
Los Angeles County
No
34827
Los Angeles County Medical Examiner
Los Angeles
California
Los Angeles County
Betsy Magdaleno
Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications
1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California
3233430512
County
Medical Examiner
1954-92641
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
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