Branson Kidnapping Case

Creator

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Identifier

20035924

Description

The arraignment for the Branson Kidnapping Case is being held January 23, 1945. Eighteen-year old Mrs. Melba Branson is being charged in the kidnapping of infant Milly McGill. At the time of the kidnapping, the baby's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. McGill were going through divorce proceedings. Mrs. McGill wanted custody of the child to go to Mrs. Branson, but her husband contested and reported Mrs. Branson for kidnapping. At the conclusion of the preliminary trial, Mrs. C. A. McGill is shown rushing out of the courtroom clutching baby Milly. Mrs. Branson is following the mother, offering three boxes of baby clothes. Mrs. McGill exited the courtroom, refusing to accept the gifts. She is dressed in a hat, dark blazer, and a pleated skirt. Mrs. Branson is wearing a dark dress and a fur lined coat.

Archival Date

1945-01-23

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-650

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Branson, Melba (Mrs.); McGill, C. A. (Mrs.); McGill, Milly; Branson kidnapping; Arraignment; Trials; Courtrooms; Kidnappings; Infants; Crowds; Dresses; Coats; Grandfather Clocks; Longcase Clocks