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Lot #2215
NYPD Testimony

Captivating archive of witness statements and interrogations

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Description

Captivating archive of witness statements and interrogations

Large collection of NYPD reports and documents related to interrogations and witness testimonies, dated between the 1920s and 1950s. Consists of approximately 27 pieces, primarily including typed and handwritten police reports and witness lists. One memo, in part: “The defendant answered: ‘I had her in there and dragged her out into the hall…I’m not going to say no more.” Another report, in part: “‘I then turned around and seen Georgio DiScalo come at me with a knife and attempt to stab me…I then pulled my knife from my back pocket and stabbed him.’” In overall fine condition, with expected document wear. Provenance: Eugene Canevari Collection. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #410 - Ended June 19, 2013