Vintage LAPD Crime Scene Photos

In 2001, a convergence of interests brought Merrick Morton, a photographer and LAPD reserve officer, together with the adjutant to Chief of Police Bernard C. Parks, Lieutenant John Thomas, who has researched and written articles on LAPD history. Morton had been searching for LAPD photographs for an exhibition he was planning at Fototeka, the gallery he owns with his wife, Robin Blackman. After searching the Los Angeles Police Historical Society's collection and not finding what he was looking for, he approached Lt. Thomas to help him gain access to the records department, where, he was convinced he would find the sought-after images. Thomas brought Morton's request to Parks, who was happy to oblige.

(003) Detective looking at blown-out safe tumbler
Date: 12-4-50
Photographer: Unknown