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Winnie Ruth JUDD

 
 
 

 

Second part of a handwritten note by Winnie Ruth Judd, used as evidence in the case against
her. This note, written on hospital letterhead, is one of the notes addressed to her husband.
She discusses how busy she is, and where she will be.

 

 

Winnie Ruth Judd, at right, is being questioned by officers and attorneys. At center is attorney
Richard Cantillon, staring at her. Rear, left to right, stand Captain William Bright, Attorney
Miland Medigovich, and Undersherrif Eugene Biscailuz.

 

 

Winnie Ruth Judd with her attorney Dick Cantillon. Photo dated: November 10, 1931.

 

 

Photograph of the 25 caliber Colt automatic (with cartridge and bullets) that Winnie Ruth Judd used
to kill Hedvig Samuelson and Agnes LeRoi. They were discovered in a hat box found in the ladie's
room of the railroad stations, along with a suitcase containing part of Miss Samuelson's body.

 

 

Winnie Ruth Judd, at right, is being questioned by officers and attorneys. At center is attorney
Richard Cantillon, staring at her. Rear, left to right, stand Captain William Bright, Attorney
Miland Medigovich, and Undersherrif Eugene Biscailuz. Her husband, Dr. William C. Judd,
stares at her from the far left.

 

 

Portrait of Fred Williams, the El Paso chemist who made a strange "confession" that he had helped
Mrs. Judd in the "Trunk murders." He was taken before Mrs. Judd on October 28, 1931, and she
told him to keep his "mouth shut."

 

 

Part of a letter from Burton J. McKinnell to his sister, Winnie Ruth Judd. In this section, he writes
about the judge and how he has not heard anyone "speak of his ability." He advises her to
call Anderson, a criminal defense attorney, and provides the latter's phone number.

 

 

Part of a letter from Burton J. McKinnell to his sister, Winnie Ruth Judd. In this section, her advises her
to speak to Mr. Anderson, an "outstanding criminal attorney in Phoenix", so that she would secure
good counsel. "We must have prominent Arizona attorneys who exercise political power" he writes.

 

 

Close-up of Winnie Ruth Judd's eyes.

 

 

Three officials examine Judd's extradition papers. Left to right, LLoyd Andres, county attorney from
Phoenix; Tracy Becker, Los Angeles Deputy D.A.; and Sheriff J. R. McFadden of Maricopa County.

 

 

 
 
 
 
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