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The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
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During Leo P. Kelley's murder trial for killing Mrs. Myrtle Mellus in Los Angeles, love letters from the butcher boy to her were found hidden in her home's dressing table, revealing their affair and his hostility toward her husband Frank Mellus. (187 characters)
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Los Angeles, Aug. 28.-(AP)- Three letters containing fervid expressions of affection, written to Mrs. Myrtle Mellus by Leo P. Kelley, her butcher-boy lover, shortly before her death, today held the attention of the prosecution and defense in his trial for her murder.
The letters, together with a photograph of Kelley, were found secreted in false bottoms of drawers of Mrs. Mellus' dressing table when the entire court went to the Mellus home yesterday. Kelley pointed out the secret compartments to the court, with the comment they contained "something interesting."
James P. Costello, deputy district attorney, refused to make the letters public.
Newspaper reporters learned, however, that the letters, addressed "Dear Myrt" and signed "Daddy," told of Kelley's love for "my dearest girl."
Writing of her husband, Frank Mellus, wealthy and prominent sportsman, Kelley said:
"How does he spend his time down there (Ensenada, Lower California) --fishing? Well, I hope he falls off the boat."
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In Leo P. Kelley's trial for the murder of Mrs. Myrtle Mellus, three love letters from Kelley to her were discovered in secret compartments of her dressing table, along with his photograph. The letters expressed affection and disdain for her husband Frank Mellus. The court visited the home, and the prosecutor refused to publicize the letters.