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G24.1-064
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- 1936-07-07 (Creation)
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Sepia photograph released from Pierce County Sheriff's office of Ross death case, July 7, 1936. Man's hat resting on jacket, paper sack nearby. The body of George W. Ross, 35, bookkeeper and a native of England, was found near Steilacoom late Tuesday afternoon, July 7, 1936. Notes to his parents and a former roommate were found in his coat which was piled neatly 100 feet from his body. Sheriff's investigators believe that Mr. Ross committed suicide with a .38 special Colt automatic. Mr. Ross had resided at 615 So. 7th St. (T.Times 7-8-36, p. 1)
Forensic photographs; Men--Clothing & dress; Ross, George W.--Associated objects;