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Johnny Stompanato

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    April 7, 2009

    Today in Photographs: April 7, 1958

    Los Angeles racketeer Mickey Cohen stands over casket of former associate Johnny Stompanato. Stompanato had been stabbed with a kitchen knife by girlfriend Lana Turner's 14-year-old daughter, who would later claim she acted in self-defense.Photo: LA Examiner/USC Digital ArchiveClick image to enlarge

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    March 19, 2009

    Today in Photographs: March 19, 1958

    Back from Acapulco: Actress Lana Turner and Los Angeles businessman Johnny Stompanato return from a Mexican vacation. ("But there is no romance, Lana says," according to the original caption.) Turner's 14-year-old daughter, Cheryl, right, is on hand to greet them. Stompanato had been linked to mobst ... More >>

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