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DOI: 10.25549/independent-c69-12574
title: Witness biographies - Wilson, James Q., 1991-04-16

description: Summary of remarks of James Q. Wilson, Christopher Commission, 1991 April 16. PART OF A SERIES: The staff of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom assisted the Commission's investigation by coordinating interviews and compiling and synthesizing witness declarations. Included in the series are biographies of several expert witnesses solicited by the Commission, as well as three witnesses' written testimonies. Also included are statistics provided by the Police Misconduct Lawyer Referral Service, a nonprofit organization that counsels victims of police abuse, and one article regarding the critical role that mayors play in the implementation of police policy.
DOI: 10.25549/independent-c69-29985
title: 6.33. IC on LAPD / general counsel - Bostic, Michael, 1990 - 1991 June 24

description: 6.33. Independent Commission on Los Angeles Police Department / general counsel - Bostic, Michael, 1990 - 1991 June 24. Interview with Mike Bostic, handwritten notes regarding Bostic. PART OF A SERIES: The series pertains to the work of Munger, Tolles & Olson, the firm responsible for coordinating the activities and proceedings of the Independent Commission's legal counsel. Included are legal briefs, court transcripts, and memoranda; press releases and article clippings about the Rodney King incident and the subsequent creation of the Independent Commission; summaries of witness interviews; analyses of legislation regarding the role and purview of peace officers; work plans and outlines developed by Commission staff; draft copies developed for all sections of the Commission report; supplemental materials for the report, including a copy of the Rodney King arrest log, law enforcement literature, and public opinion surveys; materials distributed and reviewed during Commission meetings; letters of interest submitted to Chairman Christopher from prospective Commission members and organizations; and lists of bills and Commission expenditures.
DOI: 10.25549/independent-c69-13257
title: Godwin, George, 1991 Apr.

description: Godwin, George, 1991 April 4-30. PART OF A SERIES: The staff of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher coordinated witness interviews and conducted an extensive review of complaints filed against LAPD officers. Included in the series are summaries of witness interviews, statistics and investigative reports related to citizen complaints, an analysis on adjudicated cases involving use-of-force complaints, reports regarding LAPD's recruitment of African American officers and community oriented policing, and an excerpt from Malcolm Sparrow's Beyond 9-1-1. Also included are materials related to the firm's work product, including attorney notes, work plans, memoranda, and drafts of chapters for the Commission report.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m7964
title: Phantom gunman's new victim ...1521 North Delta Street, Potrero Heights, 1951

description: 16 images. Phantom gunman's new victim ...1521 North Delta Street, Potrero Heights, 27 December 1951. Mrs. Audrey Murdock, victim (copy); Mr. Arthur C. Murdock, 42, husband; Mrs. Patricia Filipo, 21, daughter; Robert Canter, son of victim by previous marriage; Faye Salcido, 15, saw car and heard shot; Detective Sergeant Gil Leslie, working on case; Interior or Murdock residence; General view of house and surroundings.
DOI: 10.25549/independent-c69-29630
title: 6.58. IC on LAPD / general counsel - Goldstein, Prof. Herman, 1991-05-30

description: 6.58. Independent Commission on Los Angeles Police Department / general counsel - Goldstein, Prof. Herman, 1991 May 30. Memo - re: Telephone discussion with professor Herman Goldstein of the University of Wisconsin School of Law - from: George Brown; to: Larry Gotlieb and Brian Currey. PART OF A SERIES: The series pertains to the work of Munger, Tolles & Olson, the firm responsible for coordinating the activities and proceedings of the Independent Commission's legal counsel. Included are legal briefs, court transcripts, and memoranda; press releases and article clippings about the Rodney King incident and the subsequent creation of the Independent Commission; summaries of witness interviews; analyses of legislation regarding the role and purview of peace officers; work plans and outlines developed by Commission staff; draft copies developed for all sections of the Commission report; supplemental materials for the report, including a copy of the Rodney King arrest log, law enforcement literature, and public opinion surveys; materials distributed and reviewed during Commission meetings; letters of interest submitted to Chairman Christopher from prospective Commission members and organizations; and lists of bills and Commission expenditures.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m13230
title: Shot at burglar (Wilmington), 1956

description: 2 images. Shot at burglar (Wilmington), 2 May 1956. Mrs. Donna Taylor (shot burglar); Dana Taylor -- 2 years.; Supplementary material reads: "Note to photo room: please make a test on one of these at normal developement[sic]. City desk. Gershon. Illus. Wilmington shooting. 'My husband told me if I ever shot at a burglar, shoot to kill, and that's what I tried to do!' Mrs. Donna Taylor, 25, shows how she leaned out bedroom window to fire at man who entered her home while husband was absent and fled after she fired one shot at him inside the house at 710 McDonald Street, Wilmington. Her second shot felled man. With Mrs. Taylor is son Dana, 2, who slept peacefully in bed on which Mrs. Taylor kneeled to fire".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m24938
title: Freeway billboards hearing, 1953

description: 10 images. Freeway billboards hearing, 15 January 1953. Mrs. John Farrar Anderson; Mrs. Samuel Ayers; Bill Kyte (President of Los Angeles Advertising Club); Frank Doherty; Attorney Joseph P. Rinnert; Shirley Ward; Kenneth Hahn; Earl V. Grover; Mrs. Claire Bourelle.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m13227
title: Hi Neighbor Queen (Alhambra), 1956

description: 4 images. Hi Neighbor Queen (Alhambra), 4 May 1956. Joy Tripp (Queen); Mayor D'Arcy Quinn (Alhambra); Margie Silvertson (runner-up); Duane Wroe (Junior Chamber of Commerce).; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Brunk. Date: 1956-05-04. Reporter: Coughlin. Assignment: Hi Neighbor Queen. Special Instructions: Sunday. 13: L-R: Hi Neighbor Queen Joy Tripp, Alhambra Mayor D'Arcy Quinn and runner up Margie Sivertson. 14: L-R: Queen Joy Tripp and Mayor Quinn. 15: Queen Joy Tripp. 16: L-R; Queen Joy Tripp, Mayor Quinn and Duane Wroe, Junior Chamber of Commerce chairman for contest gives her roses".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m6178
title: Cass Daly maid killed, 1951

description: 8 images. Cass Daly maid killed, 22 October 1951. Mary Strock (victim); Dale Kinsella -- 3 years. (Sleeve reads: A-9369).; Caption slip reads: "My own time. Photographer; Sandusky. Date: 10-22. Assignment: Cass Daly maid killed. 17,18: Victim Mary Strock. 19,20,21,22: Dale Kinsella, 3, showing bump on head. 23,24: Gen. views -- driveway & car".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m24574
title: Traffic accident at 23rd and Figueroa Streets -- Truck overturned and dumped dirt on car and passengers, 1955

description: 6 images. Traffic accident at 23rd and Figueroa Streets -- Truck overturned and dumped dirt on car and passengers, 8 November 1955. Mrs. Marie McKarson; Billy McKarson -- 6 months; Marie McKarson -- 4 years; Dorothy Mae McKarson -- 7 years; Jack McKarson, Jr. -- 2 years; David McKarson -- 12 years (nephew); Jack McKarson (father). ; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Wesselmann. Date: 1955-11-08. Reporter: Alfaro. Assignment: Traffic accident at 23rd & Figueroa -- Truck turned over and dumped dirt on car & passengers. 13-14: Fireman wets down spilled gas from overturned truck. 9-10: Another view showing passenger car and how it was hit. 15-16: Shots showing the members of the McKarson family, unhurt, in front of their wrecked car. Mrs. Marie McKarson, 25, holding Billy, 6 months. (Marie, 4; Hazel, 3; Dorothy Mae, 7, and Jack, Jr., 2, are seated in the car). David McKarson, 12, a nephew, stands with his uncle Jack McKarson."
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m14642
title: Dentail auxiliary, 1958

description: 2 images. Dentail auxiliary, 14 February 1958. Mrs. James J. Leib; Mrs. Lawrence Recordon; Mrs. Carter Covert. (Sleeve reads: S 12295).; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Wilson. Date: 02-14. Assignment: Dental auxiliary. 209-210 L to R: Mrs. James J. Leib; Mrs. Lawrence Recordon; Mrs. Carter Covert".; Supplementary material reads: "Photo assignment for Wednesday February 12 at 11 a.m. Please go to home of Mrs. Petty, 444 Audraine drive, Glendale, get shots of Fourth District Dental Auxiliary planning fashion show. Candid, three cols. Contacts Thursday. Thanks, Carter Ludlow".
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m10573
title: Probate, 1952

description: 2 images. Probate, 17 April 1952. Johann Schumm -- 4 years; Mrs. Gloria Schumm (mother).
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m6109
title: Woman hit by auto...Fifth Street and Westmoreland, 1951

description: 3 images. Woman hit by auto...Fifth Street and Westmoreland, 19 October 1951. Mrs. Gloria Doles.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m20190
title: Carthay Women's Club plan bazaar, 1957

description: 2 images. Carthay Women's Club plan bazaar, 13 November 1957. Mrs. M.A. Savage; Mrs. Aubrey Leach; Mr. Aubrey Leach. (Sleeve reads: S 12241).; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Wilson. Date: 1957-11-13. Assignment: Carthay Women's Club. 43/44, L to R: Mrs. M.A. Savage (pres. of club); Mrs. & Mrs. Aubrey Leach. Mr. Leach painting doll".; Supplementary material reads: "Ward club photo assignment for Wednesday, November 13 at 3:45 p.m. Home of Mrs. Aubrey Leach, 175 North Highland avenue, WE 53972. Picture is of Mr. Leach and one other member of Carthay Women's Club, preparing for annual bazaar (for Children's Hospital) to be held Dec. 4. Mr. Leach is in picture because he has, for years, painted the faces on rag dolls the women make for bazaar, and has made other doodads for the bazaar. Get picture of him painting...".
DOI: 10.25549/independent-c69-22266
title: Witness file - Talcott, Robert, 1991 May 6-15

description: Witness file - Talcott, Robert, 1991 May 6-15. PART OF A SERIES: Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue investigated how LAPD administrators respond to personnel complaints and allegations of misconduct. Materials in the series were collected and analyzed by the firm for this purpose, and include summaries of witness interviews; article clippings discussing instances of alleged police misconduct; source materials related to the LAPD’s use-of-force policies; a transcript of a court case involving officer misconduct; summaries of personnel complaint statistics; and excerpts taken from the personnel files of officers with multiple complaints and misconduct charges. Also included is correspondence sent and received by the firm over the course of its investigation.
DOI: 10.25549/independent-c69-44229
title: Claims analysis (1985-1991), 1991 June 5 - July 1 (2 of 2)

description: Independent Commission claims database - claims analysis - number of claims filed, etc. (1985-1991), 1991 June 5 - July 1 (2 of 2). PART OF A SERIES: The series includes materials related to the work product of Price Waterhouse, whose staff investigated citizen complaints and civil litigation claims involving the LAPD. Included are claims reports, claims analyses, card files, and arbitration reports; summaries of 83 selected civil litigation cases; materials from the personnel files of LAPD officers named in these cases, as well as documents listing their subsequent penalties; and statistics that break complaints down according to a variety of criteria, including race, gender, and police division.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m24944
title: Palmer bigamy, 1953

description: 2 images. Palmer bigamy, 15 January 1953. Nan Mercier; Mrs. Eleanor Palmer.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m10556
title: Running burglar, 1952

description: 4 images. Running burglar, 17 April 1952. Earl W. Robinson -- 32 years (Burglar suspect); Mitchell O'Farrell -- 43 years (Ex convict); Officer E.E. Bradshaw; Officer E.L. Smith.
DOI: 10.25549/independent-c69-29872
title: 6.37. IC on LAPD / general counsel - Nichols, Fred, 1978 May - 1991 May 20

description: 6.37. Independent Commission on Los Angeles Police Department / general counsel - Nichols, Fred, 1978 May - 1991 May 20. Memo - re: summary of interview with Fred Nichols - from: Myra J Pasek; to: Independent Commission. PART OF A SERIES: The series pertains to the work of Munger, Tolles & Olson, the firm responsible for coordinating the activities and proceedings of the Independent Commission's legal counsel. Included are legal briefs, court transcripts, and memoranda; press releases and article clippings about the Rodney King incident and the subsequent creation of the Independent Commission; summaries of witness interviews; analyses of legislation regarding the role and purview of peace officers; work plans and outlines developed by Commission staff; draft copies developed for all sections of the Commission report; supplemental materials for the report, including a copy of the Rodney King arrest log, law enforcement literature, and public opinion surveys; materials distributed and reviewed during Commission meetings; letters of interest submitted to Chairman Christopher from prospective Commission members and organizations; and lists of bills and Commission expenditures.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m9808
title: Andre D. Skulski suicide, 1952

description: 18 images. Andre D. Skulski suicide, 13 March 1952. Attorney Carl Fetterly; Andre Skulski; Lieutenant Herman Leaf; Sergeant Chet Cash.; Caption slip reads: "Photographer; Ritter. Date: 1952-03-13. Reporter: Massard. Assignment: Skulski suicide. Attorney Carl Fetterly pleading thru door for Andre Skulski not to kill himself, & Lieutenant Herman Leaf; Sergeant Chet Cash & Sergeant Marty Wynn. Andre Skulski dying on bed. Attorney Carl Fetterly with Andre Skulski's suicide note".
DOI: 10.25549/independent-c69-29999
title: 6.43. IC on LAPD / general counsel - Ginger, Dr. Jim, 1991 May 14-16

description: 6.43. Independent Commission on Los Angeles Police Department / general counsel - Ginger, Dr. Jim, 1991 May 14-16. Memo - re: interview with Dr Jim Ginger - from: Cathy Conway; to: John Spiegel. PART OF A SERIES: The series pertains to the work of Munger, Tolles & Olson, the firm responsible for coordinating the activities and proceedings of the Independent Commission's legal counsel. Included are legal briefs, court transcripts, and memoranda; press releases and article clippings about the Rodney King incident and the subsequent creation of the Independent Commission; summaries of witness interviews; analyses of legislation regarding the role and purview of peace officers; work plans and outlines developed by Commission staff; draft copies developed for all sections of the Commission report; supplemental materials for the report, including a copy of the Rodney King arrest log, law enforcement literature, and public opinion surveys; materials distributed and reviewed during Commission meetings; letters of interest submitted to Chairman Christopher from prospective Commission members and organizations; and lists of bills and Commission expenditures.
DOI: 10.25549/independent-c69-22129
title: Reviews & summaries of complaints & personnel files (2 of 2), 1980 July 30 - 1991 June 11

description: Reviews & summaries of complaints & personnel files (2 of 2), 1980 July 30 - 1991 June 11. PART OF A SERIES: Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue investigated how LAPD administrators respond to personnel complaints and allegations of misconduct. Materials in the series were collected and analyzed by the firm for this purpose, and include summaries of witness interviews; article clippings discussing instances of alleged police misconduct; source materials related to the LAPD’s use-of-force policies; a transcript of a court case involving officer misconduct; summaries of personnel complaint statistics; and excerpts taken from the personnel files of officers with multiple complaints and misconduct charges. Also included is correspondence sent and received by the firm over the course of its investigation.
DOI: 10.25549/independent-c69-12592
title: Testimony of Bill Lann Lee, 1991-05-01

description: Testimony of Bill Lann Lee, Western Regional Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., 1991 May 1. PART OF A SERIES: The staff of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom assisted the Commission's investigation by coordinating interviews and compiling and synthesizing witness declarations. Included in the series are biographies of several expert witnesses solicited by the Commission, as well as three witnesses' written testimonies. Also included are statistics provided by the Police Misconduct Lawyer Referral Service, a nonprofit organization that counsels victims of police abuse, and one article regarding the critical role that mayors play in the implementation of police policy.
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m24940
title: Safe stolen by two men who were arrested at scene by passing police, 1953

description: 2 images. Safe stolen by two men who were arrested at scene by passing police, 15 January 1953. Louis Bounds (Officer).
DOI: 10.25549/examiner-m13193
title: Girl forgery suspect versus Long Beach City College store, 1955

description: 3 images. Girl forgery suspect versus Long Beach City College store, 30 November 1955. Attorney Albert C.S. Ramsey; Miss Carolyn Bell -- 26 years (suspect); Officer Thomas W. Cochran (Deputy District Attorney).; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Emery. Date: 1955-11-30. Reporter: Phister to rw. Assignment: Gal forgery suspect vs. LBCity College store. 34-35: Attorney Albert C.S. Ramsey, of Long Beach, talks with client suspect Miss Carolyn Bell, 26, of 1521 Pine Ave., Long Beach, at District Attorney's office, Long Beach, where she turned herself in on warrant charging forgery of $8300 from Long Beach City College student body store. 20: l to r, Ramsey; Miss Bell; Dep. Dist. Atty. Thomas W. Cochran of Long Beach office after she turned herself in at Cochran's office, talking over her arraignment set for later in day".
DOI: 10.25549/independent-c69-29490
title: 6.42. IC on LAPD / general counsel - Kroeker, Mark, 1988 - 1991 May 22

description: 6.42. Independent Commission on Los Angeles Police Department / general counsel - Kroeker, Mark, 1988 - 1991 May 22. Article by Mark Kroeker "Establishing and Implementing Department Policies". PART OF A SERIES: The series pertains to the work of Munger, Tolles & Olson, the firm responsible for coordinating the activities and proceedings of the Independent Commission's legal counsel. Included are legal briefs, court transcripts, and memoranda; press releases and article clippings about the Rodney King incident and the subsequent creation of the Independent Commission; summaries of witness interviews; analyses of legislation regarding the role and purview of peace officers; work plans and outlines developed by Commission staff; draft copies developed for all sections of the Commission report; supplemental materials for the report, including a copy of the Rodney King arrest log, law enforcement literature, and public opinion surveys; materials distributed and reviewed during Commission meetings; letters of interest submitted to Chairman Christopher from prospective Commission members and organizations; and lists of bills and Commission expenditures.
DOI: 10.25549/independent-c69-24167
title: Handzlik, memo, 1991-06-25, re Interview witnesses list

description: Kirkland & Ellis (Jan Handzlik, Todd Gale and Tony Richardson), memorandum, 1991 June 25, to File - Christopher Commission, re List of witnesses interviewed. Memoranda Interviews - List of witnesses interviewed. PART OF A SERIES: Kirkland & Ellis provided general assistance to the Independent Commission over the course of its investigation, and also researched the merits and drawbacks associated with a community-oriented policing model. Included in the series are article clippings, reports, and other source materials related to community-oriented policing; interviews with personnel from the LAPD’s Harbor Division, where a community-oriented model was tested; and interviews with personnel from other LAPD divisions about their perceptions of departmental operations.
DOI: 10.25549/independent-c69-30128
title: 6.55. IC on LAPD / general counsel - Gunson, Roger, 1991-05-23

description: 6.55. Independent Commission on Los Angeles Police Department / general counsel - Gunson, Roger, 1991 May 23. Information regarding how special investigations division of the Los Angeles county district attorney's office ("LADAO") handles all cases of alleged criminal misconduct by LAPD officers, by Roger Gunson, head deputy district attorney, special investigation division. PART OF A SERIES: The series pertains to the work of Munger, Tolles & Olson, the firm responsible for coordinating the activities and proceedings of the Independent Commission's legal counsel. Included are legal briefs, court transcripts, and memoranda; press releases and article clippings about the Rodney King incident and the subsequent creation of the Independent Commission; summaries of witness interviews; analyses of legislation regarding the role and purview of peace officers; work plans and outlines developed by Commission staff; draft copies developed for all sections of the Commission report; supplemental materials for the report, including a copy of the Rodney King arrest log, law enforcement literature, and public opinion surveys; materials distributed and reviewed during Commission meetings; letters of interest submitted to Chairman Christopher from prospective Commission members and organizations; and lists of bills and Commission expenditures.
DOI: 10.25549/independent-c69-29720
title: 6.56. IC on LAPD / general counsel - Klyver, Dr. Nels, 1991 May 23-31

description: 6.56. Independent Commission on Los Angeles Police Department / general counsel - Klyver, Dr. Nels, 1991 May 23-31. Memo - re: Interview with Dr Nels Klyver on May 22, 1991 - from: Ellen Berkowitz; to: Witness file. PART OF A SERIES: The series pertains to the work of Munger, Tolles & Olson, the firm responsible for coordinating the activities and proceedings of the Independent Commission's legal counsel. Included are legal briefs, court transcripts, and memoranda; press releases and article clippings about the Rodney King incident and the subsequent creation of the Independent Commission; summaries of witness interviews; analyses of legislation regarding the role and purview of peace officers; work plans and outlines developed by Commission staff; draft copies developed for all sections of the Commission report; supplemental materials for the report, including a copy of the Rodney King arrest log, law enforcement literature, and public opinion surveys; materials distributed and reviewed during Commission meetings; letters of interest submitted to Chairman Christopher from prospective Commission members and organizations; and lists of bills and Commission expenditures.