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May 11, 1937
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
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In Los Angeles, Mrs. Charlotte Shelby, mother of actress Mary Miles Minter, demands exoneration in the 1922 murder of director William Desmond Taylor, denying involvement after her daughter's deposition revives the case. The grand jury's interest fades after questioning.
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FORMER ACTRESS MOTHER DEMANDS FULL EXONERATION
Again Denies Knowing Anything of Murder of Movie Director in 1922
Los Angeles, May 11.-(AP)--Mrs. Charlotte Shelby, mother of the former screen actress, Mary Miles Minter, Tuesday demanded complete exoneration or an indictment for the murder of William Desmond Taylor.
In a signed statement, Mrs. Shelby said "for more than 10 years malicious innuendoes and rumors against me" had been circulated in connection with the murder of the prominent film director in 1922.
"I did not kill William Desmond Taylor." she continued. "I do not know the person who did kill him. I do not know any person who would have the slightest reason or motive to kill him. I know that no member of my family or anyone else in close relationship to me killed or had a reason or motive to kill him."
The oft-revived inquiry was renewed last week at the request of Mrs. Shelby's attorney after her elder daughter, Margaret Shelby Fillmore, declared in a civil suit deposition that she had "protected" her mother "against the Taylor murder case."
After cursory questioning of Mrs. Shelby, Miss Minter and Mrs. Fillmore, all of whose testimony had been heard before, the county grand jury's interest lagged.
Again Denies Knowing Anything of Murder of Movie Director in 1922
Los Angeles, May 11.-(AP)--Mrs. Charlotte Shelby, mother of the former screen actress, Mary Miles Minter, Tuesday demanded complete exoneration or an indictment for the murder of William Desmond Taylor.
In a signed statement, Mrs. Shelby said "for more than 10 years malicious innuendoes and rumors against me" had been circulated in connection with the murder of the prominent film director in 1922.
"I did not kill William Desmond Taylor." she continued. "I do not know the person who did kill him. I do not know any person who would have the slightest reason or motive to kill him. I know that no member of my family or anyone else in close relationship to me killed or had a reason or motive to kill him."
The oft-revived inquiry was renewed last week at the request of Mrs. Shelby's attorney after her elder daughter, Margaret Shelby Fillmore, declared in a civil suit deposition that she had "protected" her mother "against the Taylor murder case."
After cursory questioning of Mrs. Shelby, Miss Minter and Mrs. Fillmore, all of whose testimony had been heard before, the county grand jury's interest lagged.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Mystery
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Taylor Murder
Charlotte Shelby
Exoneration Demand
Mary Miles Minter
Grand Jury Inquiry
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Charlotte Shelby
Mary Miles Minter
Margaret Shelby Fillmore
William Desmond Taylor
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Charlotte Shelby
Mary Miles Minter
Margaret Shelby Fillmore
William Desmond Taylor
Location
Los Angeles
Event Date
1922
Story Details
Mrs. Charlotte Shelby demands full exoneration for the 1922 murder of film director William Desmond Taylor, denying any knowledge or involvement by herself or family, amid renewed inquiry from her daughter's deposition.