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This chicken coop in Richmond Hill has been home to Marika Madjaroff, 76, for past 10 years
This chicken coop in Richmond Hill has been home to Marika Madjaroff, 76, for past 10 years

This chicken coop in Richmond Hill has been home to Marika Madjaroff, 76, for past 10 years

Date4/10/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: This chicken coop in Richmond Hill has been home to Marika Madjaroff; 76; for past 10 years. Mrs. Madjaroff; whose body was found in the coop Saturday; had shared it with dozens of chickens; two dogs; a pig and a rabbit. The 8-by-6-foot coop had no heat or plumbing. The body was found by an 8-year-old boy.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0012758F
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