On August 15, 1921, in the sweltering heat of Los Angeles, a courtroom drama unfolded that would captivate the city’s attention. Arthur C. Burch and Muriellynne Obenchain, a married couple, stood accused of murder in connection with the shooting of J.B. Kennedy. The indictment was a stunning turn of events, especially considering that Ralph Obenchain, Muriellynne’s former husband, had given her a divorce so she could marry Kennedy, and had even telegraphed his support to her side in her time of need.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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