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Why, why, why? Doris Crispin holds a picture of her husband - murdered by a felon out on the streets on early release - and wonders why he had to die. Is the justice system at fault?
Why, why, why? Doris Crispin holds a picture of her husband - murdered by a felon out on the streets on early release - and wonders why he had to die. Is the justice system at fault?

Why, why, why? Doris Crispin holds a picture of her husband - murdered by a felon out on the streets on early release - and wonders why he had to die. Is the justice system at fault?

Date10/27/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: Why, why, why? Doris Crispin holds a picture of her husband - murdered by a felon out on the streets on early release - and wonders why he had to die. Is the justice system at fault?
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
Medium
Photographs
Language
ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0121196F
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