Welcome, Dear Listener, to LA 1909. Over the next several episodes, a Los Angeles homicide investigation is reconstructed using early 20th century records and newspaper articles. The case is that of a young girl, a working class immigrant’s daughter found
In the season Finale... Nearly a year after the murder, Anna Poltera makes headlines in connection with a suspicious suicide -- the case refuses to go away. We weigh past clews, revisit suspects, piece together conclusions, and take a moment to honor a young girl's life and memory. DONATE ➡️ linktr.ee/LAMysteries
"That young Elliott had been accustomed to visiting Griffith Park in the vicinity of the spot where the lifeless body was found is proved by evidence which the police have obtained. This evidence will be given to the Sheriff before night." This episode... Renewed interest in Ben Elliott, a major clew is uncovered, and we trudge further into the investigation of new and old suspects. DONATE ➡️ linktr.ee/LAMysteries
"A pimply-faced gawky boy of 18, who burglarizes stores to steal cookies, sat in the County Jail crying last night because the Sheriff told him he is suspected of the murder of little Anna Poltera." This episode...a reenactment of a hand-recorded interview between Sheriff Hammel and prime suspect, Ben Elliott. We dig deeper into these character's pasts and provide additional history and context for the early 20th century LAPD. DONATE ➡️ linktr.ee/LAMysteries
"Twenty policemen, detectives, and deputy sheriffs are scouring the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Railroad yards and watching all outgoing trains in pursuit of Ben Elliot, the Tropico youth who is now the most generally suspected person in connection with the killing of Annie Poltera." This episode... An eighteen year old transplant becomes the focus of the Poltera murder investigation but, before the detectives can question the rookie thief, they'll have to find him and catch him. DONATE ➡️ linktr.ee/LAMysteries
"Lunchbox of Anna Poltera is Discovered! Find Increases Mystery of Murder -- Officers Believe Girl Knew Her Assailant!" On today's episode... A revolving door of accused citizens, amateur sleuths stymie the police, and a new clew sends investigators down a fresh path. DONATE ➡️ linktr.ee/LAMysteries
"Children To Aid In Search! -- Several suspects have been questioned closely and made to give, in detail, their movements since the day of the murder" On today's episode... The park is dredged for clews and suspects, the cash reward steadily rises, and Griffith Park's checkered past is on full display. DONATE ➡️ linktr.ee/LAMysteries
Welcome, Dear Listener, to LA 1909. Over the next several episodes, a Los Angeles homicide investigation is reconstructed using early 20th century records and newspaper articles. The case is that of a young girl, a working class immigrant's daughter found murdered, an all-American L.A. sheriff, and a parade of suspects. DONATE ➡️ linktr.ee/LAMysteries
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