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Seconds before death: Masked bandit, holding a gun in his left hand, was blown apart by dynamite on his belt
Seconds before death: Masked bandit, holding a gun in his left hand, was blown apart by dynamite on his belt

Seconds before death: Masked bandit, holding a gun in his left hand, was blown apart by dynamite on his belt

Date5/11/1973
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  • Seconds before death: Masked bandit, holding a gun in his left hand, was blown apart by dynamite on his belt
  • Seconds before death: Masked bandit; holding a gun in his left hand; was blown apart by dynamite on his belt.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Seconds before death: Masked bandit; holding a gun in his left hand; was blown apart by dynamite on his belt.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0120487F
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