
March 1946: Coroner Dr. Paul (R, standing) speaking at Marcel Petiot
murder trial.
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March 1946: Marcel Petiot (C) speaking at his murder trial.
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March 1946: Marcel Petiot (L, standing) speaking at his murder trial.
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March 1946: Marcel Petiot
(2L) listening to his lawyer at murder trial.
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March 1946: Marcel Petiot (2L) speaking at his murder trial.
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March 1946: Psychiatrist Prof. Gaurion (C) speaking at Marcel
Petiot murder trial.
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March 1946: Close-up of Marcel Petiot (top) at his murder trial.
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March 1946: Man being sworn in at Marcel Petiot murder trial.
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March 1946: Toxicologist Prof. Griffon (C) speaking at Marcel
Petiot murder trial.
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March 1946: Marcel Petiot (C) speaking at his murder trial.
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Marcel Petiot speaking at his murder trial.

Marcel Petiot speaking at his murder trial.

March 1946: Coroner Prof. Piedelieore (C) being sworn in at
Marcel Petiot murder trial.
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March 1946: Luggage being exhibited at Marcel Petiot murder trial.
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March 1946: Coroner Dr. Paul speaking at Marcel Petiot murder
trial.
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