Crime: Murder 1983, 1983
Scope and Contents
Photographs of mugshots, police escorts from prison after multiple people were found guilty of the murder of Robert Cancian. Includes an exterior photograph of a house where a man was murdered and of the scene where the body of suspected bank robber Gibson Grace was buried beneath the garage of an Auckland home. Also includes several photographs of Audrey Ellen Sedgley and her home in Akaroa which became a crime scene when someone broke in and murdered her.
There is a photograph of gang members of the ‘Devil’s Henchmen’ Gang, standing outside the High Court to await the sentences of four members of the gang who had been convicted.
Dates
- Creation: 1983
Creator
- From the Collection: Christchurch Star (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Some photographs in this sub-series contain scenes of those hurt as a result of crimes which may be distressing to some viewers. Those containing sensitive material are noted under access conditions.
Extent
1 Envelopes (15 Photographic prints)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
ANZC Archives - Box Arch 1072/1/3/200-206
Physical Description
Black and white photographs with some text on reverse.
Repository Details
Part of the Christchurch City Libraries Archives Repository
Tūranga
60 Cathedral Square
Central City
Christchurch Canterbury 8011 New Zealand
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