County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department

GARY HINMAN INVESTIGATION

5-6-70

069-02378-1076-016

MURDER 187 PC

ACTIVE: Investigation Made; Evidence Held;

HINMAN, Gary

DAVIS, Bruce McGregor

1/ Brown clothing bag containing:

1/Everready Lamp
1/Green towel
1/brown pillow cover with miscellaneous food products

Undersigned received information on 4-24-70, that S/Bruce Davis, wanted in connection with killing of Gary Hinman, had fled the general area and was presently staying in the water drainage system at Devonshire and Chatsworth Park.

Acting on this information, Deputy Sturn, Deputy Plum and Lt. Taylor accompanied the undersigned to the said area where a search of the water drainage system was conducted. In a large water way run-off area, located 75' north of Devonshire, the above held evidence was found.

A 12 hour stake-out at the location plus surveillance over the entire weekend failed to produce the suspect.

Investigation continuing.

CHARLES C. GUENTHER, DEPUTY #943
WILLIAM C. GLEASON, DEPUTY #2165
HOMICIDE BUREAU, DETECTIVE DIVISION
APPROVED: HAROLD W. WHITE, LT.

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