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Ransom found

Date9/12/1969

Names

Dutton, Don (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Ransom found: Police found the $200;000 paid for the release of kidnapped Mrs. Mary Nelles less than 100 yards from this Footes Bay cottage yesterday.

Subject

Kidnapping

Crime

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0120415F

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