Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Her Face reflecting anguish and suspense, Mrs. Elsie Abbott waits in courtroom in Oakland, Calif., while a jury debates the fate of her son, Burton W. Abbott, 27. He is accused of kidnap-slaying of Stephanie Bryan, 14, formerly of Dartmouth, Mass. Jury has been out 5 days.
Her Face reflecting anguish and suspense, Mrs. Elsie Abbott waits in courtroom in Oakland, Calif., while a jury debates the fate of her son, Burton W. Abbott, 27. He is accused of kidnap-slaying of Stephanie Bryan, 14, formerly of Dartmouth, Mass. Jury has been out 5 days.
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Her Face reflecting anguish and suspense, Mrs. Elsie Abbott waits in courtroom in Oakland, Calif., while a jury debates the fate of her son, Burton W. Abbott, 27. He is accused of kidnap-slaying of Stephanie Bryan, 14, formerly of Dartmouth, Mass. Jury has been out 5 days.

Associated Press · [ca. January 1956]

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[Information from item housing] Abbott, Burton W. Calif. Murderer

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