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Listen: The Assorted Selections ProgramCity draining lake near murder scene in Tallahassee to search for evidence.
Image Number
TD02897C
Photographer
Finch, Ellis.
Date
1966
Date Note
Photographed on November 9, 1966.
Rights
Collection
Tallahassee Democrat collection
, M87- 27, Box 18
, M87- 27, Box 18
Geographic Term
Subject Term
Homicide investigation
Murder--Investigation
Criminal investigation
Crime scene searches
Violent deaths
Crime scenes
Lakes--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Drainage
Law enforcement--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Peace officers--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Police--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Sheriffs--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Murder--Investigation
Criminal investigation
Crime scene searches
Violent deaths
Crime scenes
Lakes--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Drainage
Law enforcement--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Peace officers--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Police--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Sheriffs--Florida--Leon County--Tallahassee
Personal Subjects
Additional Creator
Tallahassee Democrat (Firm)
Additional Creator
Tallahassee Democrat (Firm)
Physical Description
1 photonegative - b&w - 35 mm.
General Note
On October 22, 1966, Robert and Helen Sims and their daughter Joy were brutally attacked in their Muriel Court home in Tallahassee. The triple homicide was never solved.
Accompanying note: "Police officers, a deputy sheriff and bystanders are shown as the water was being pumped out and drained via an underground pipe."
City draining lake near murder scene in Tallahassee to search for evidence.
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