A press photo of Mrs. Ralph Obenchain in Los Angeles, California. 20 March 1922
Entry/Object ID
2019.346.1.1
Description
A press photo of Mrs. Ralph Obenchain in Los Angeles, California. 20 March 1922. Madelynne Obenchain was indicted and later acquitted of the murder of her companion, J. Belton Kennedy. She was married to an attorney, Ralph Obenchain but divorced him to pursue a relationship with Kennedy who was an insurance broker. She is wearing a dark coat with fur collar, leather gloves, and a large brimmed hat. The top right corner has a tear with scotch tape over it. With additional tears on the left and right edges, and abrasion damage on edges and found on reverse side, the object is in good condition overall.
