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June 29, 1936
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In Los Angeles superior court, two diamond-back rattlesnakes allegedly used in the torture death of Mary Busch James were presented as evidence in the murder trial of her husband, Robert S. James, before Judge Charles W. Fricke.
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SNAKES TAKEN INTO COURT IN 'POISON' TRIAL
LOS ANGELES, June 29. (U.P.)—Two "killer" diamond-back rattlesnakes, assertedly used in the torture death of Mary Busch James were brought into superior court today as the state constructed its murder case against Robert S. James, debonair husband of the young bride. The pair of reptiles, housed in a coffin-like brown box, with glass-paneled top, were placed near the bench of Superior Judge Charles W. Fricke as spectators, mostly women, strained in the hot, crowded courtroom during the latest sensational act in the snake death drama.
LOS ANGELES, June 29. (U.P.)—Two "killer" diamond-back rattlesnakes, assertedly used in the torture death of Mary Busch James were brought into superior court today as the state constructed its murder case against Robert S. James, debonair husband of the young bride. The pair of reptiles, housed in a coffin-like brown box, with glass-paneled top, were placed near the bench of Superior Judge Charles W. Fricke as spectators, mostly women, strained in the hot, crowded courtroom during the latest sensational act in the snake death drama.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Rattlesnakes
Murder Trial
Torture Death
Court Evidence
Los Angeles
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert S. James
Mary Busch James
Charles W. Fricke
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles
Story Details
Key Persons
Robert S. James
Mary Busch James
Charles W. Fricke
Location
Los Angeles
Event Date
June 29
Story Details
Two diamond-back rattlesnakes, allegedly used in the torture death of Mary Busch James, were brought into superior court as evidence in the murder trial against her husband, Robert S. James.