Chapter 17 / Unbecoming Conduct

Sanford is reunited with his sister. Christine Collins recounts her ordeal before a public hearing and plans legal action against the people responsible for her detention in a mental health facility...…

This podcast series was researched, written and narrated by Benjamin Fitton. Additional audio editing and mixing also by Benjamin Fitton. Script editing, artwork and production direction by Rosanna Fitton. Audio editing by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.

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Case Photos

  • Chief of LA Police, James Davis

  • LA Mayor George Cryer

  • Rev. Gustav Briegleb

  • Rev. Bob Shuler and Rev. Gustav Briegleb

  • Rev. Bob Shuler

  • Attorney Samuel Hahn

  • Christine Collins At The Public Welfare Committee

  • Press Clipping

    The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) - 25 Oct 1928, Thu - Page 19

  • Press Clipping

    Oakland Tribune (Oakland, California) - 26 Oct 1928, Fri - Page 41

  • Press Clipping

    The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) - 26 Oct 1928, Fri - Page 33

  • Press Clipping

    The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California) - 24 Oct 1928, Wed - Page 29

  • Press Clipping

    Los Angeles Evening Express (Los Angeles, California) - 22 Oct 1928, Mon - Page 3

  • Press Clipping

    Oakland Tribune (Oakland, California) - 25 Oct 1928, Thu - Page 25

  • Loyal Kelly

  • Press Clipping

    The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts) - 27 Oct 1928, Sat - Page 8

  • J. McKinley Cameron