Famous songwriter and wife shot by son
Have you ever heard the children’s song “Mairzy Doats” or “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo?” They were written by Jerry Livingston, a …
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The underground “vault” at the Beverly Hills Library
Lots of our research for the book was done in libraries. We wore special gloves in order to handle the …
Punched by Sinatra? 1966
The president of Hunt Foods, Frederick Weisman had a run in with Frank Sinatra and his entourage at the fancy …
Why did Winona do it?
When Winona Ryder was a kid, her parents caught her shoplifting comic books. The police brought her home. Guess what …
Beverly Hills 1932
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Heartbreaking Hostage Heist at Jewelry Store
“Everyone on the floor!” yelled 22-year old Steven Livaditus, “This is a robbery!” And with those words, the deadliest jewelry …
Famous actor suicide…or murder?
Actor Nick Adams was only 36 years old when he was found dead, slumped against a wall in the bedroom at …
What did Beverly Hills look like back in the 1960s?
Great shot from the 1960s of downtown Beverly Hills. The black lines in the middle of the photo are crop …
The Fraudulent Furrier
Al Teitelbaum was famous for the furs he sold to the stars – but he had a dark side. Details …
Gangster Pauley Gibbons car shot up
Call this story: The Case of the Stinky Goodbye. Police Chief Anderson and another officer were attending the funeral of …
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