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Morbid
The hosts referenced the book while recounting the 1927 abduction and murder of a young Los Angeles girl, noting its detailed coverage of the investigation, the killer's confession, and the sensational trial. They highlighted how the author described the victim's tomboyish nature and the era's blind trust in adults, adding depth to the story. Overall, they treated the title as a compelling source for understanding the case.
Episode: Episode 573: The Kidnapping & Murder of Marion Par...
The author was quoted discussing Marion's tomboyish nature and the strictness of the school principal, Cora Freeman, who was absent on the day of the abduction.
Marjorie was very much a girl who liked girly things But Marion had a slightly rougher edge not afraid to get dirty or get hurt
mrs. Holt was quite strict about student deportment and even more careful about strangers visiting the building
This was the 1920s also a time when children trusted adults and authority figures with a certain blind faith