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Dr. George Matheson, right, the chief of psychology at Etobicoke General Hospital, often uses hypnosis to help witnesses recall events for Metro police.
Dr. George Matheson, right, the chief of psychology at Etobicoke General Hospital, often uses hypnosis to help witnesses recall events for Metro police.

Dr. George Matheson, right, the chief of psychology at Etobicoke General Hospital, often uses hypnosis to help witnesses recall events for Metro police.

Date11/30/1990
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0130641F
      Ralph Albert and son Joe look over some of the equipment he uses in hypnosis experiments, Three items on shelf are, from left, hypnodisc, flash beat metronome and brain wave synchronizer
      Ralph Albert and son Joe look over some of the equipment he uses in hypnosis experiments, Three items on shelf are, from left, hypnodisc, flash beat metronome and brain wave synchronizer
      Goode, Jeff
      3/30/1966
      Cannon Wittkofski uses pointed finger to induce hypnosis
      Cannon Wittkofski uses pointed finger to induce hypnosis
      Grant, Frank
      n.d.
      Ralph Albert snaps his fingers to put his nine-year-old son Randall under Hypnosis, His other children, Jane, 13, and Joe, 15, are already under. Behind Mr. Albert is his wife, Clare
      Ralph Albert snaps his fingers to put his nine-year-old son Randall under Hypnosis, His other children, Jane, 13, and Joe, 15, are already under. Behind Mr. Albert is his wife, Clare
      Goode, Jeff
      3/30/1966
      Team work: Chief of psychology at North York General Hospital, Dr. Bud Hoddinott, left, discusses a case with the co-ordinating chaplain, Rev. Samuel Baxter.
      Team work: Chief of psychology at North York General Hospital, Dr. Bud Hoddinott, left, discusses a case with the co-ordinating chaplain, Rev. Samuel Baxter.
      Bull, Ron
      5/14/1981
      Probe witnesses: Halton Deputy Chief Robert Middaugh, left, and Larry Godgree, director of the Ontario Police College
      Probe witnesses: Halton Deputy Chief Robert Middaugh, left, and Larry Godgree, director of the Ontario Police College
      Mahler, John
      2/14/1989
      That's the guy! Jim Majury, 54, is retiring after 33 years with the Metro police force, where he gained fame by making sketches of suspects from descriptions given by witnesses
      That's the guy! Jim Majury, 54, is retiring after 33 years with the Metro police force, where he gained fame by making sketches of suspects from descriptions given by witnesses
      Goode, Jeff
      1/10/1989
      A practical synopsis of English history, or, A general summary of dates and events for the use of schools, families, and candidates for public examinations
      A practical synopsis of English history, or, A general summary of dates and events for the use of schools, families, and candidates for public examinations
      Bell and Daldy
      1863
      A catechism of ancient history : containing an easy and familiar description of the most remarkable events from the creation of the world to the birth of Christ : for the use of young people : being an useful introduction to general history
      A catechism of ancient history : containing an easy and familiar description of the most remarkable events from the creation of the world to the birth of Christ : for the use of young people : being an useful introduction to general history
      G.B. Whittaker
      1825
      Probe takes break: Mr. Justice Samuel Grange has halted the inquiry into the deaths at Sick Children's Hospital until March 19. The next witnesses will include nurses associated with the deaths
      Probe takes break: Mr. Justice Samuel Grange has halted the inquiry into the deaths at Sick Children's Hospital until March 19. The next witnesses will include nurses associated with the deaths
      Cooper, David
      3/6/1984
      Process of elimination: Police inspector Jim Majury, who has been making composite drawings of suspects for 23 years, starts by showing witnesses photographs illustrating different facial shapes
      Process of elimination: Police inspector Jim Majury, who has been making composite drawings of suspects for 23 years, starts by showing witnesses photographs illustrating different facial shapes
      Majury, James
      2/17/1983
      Cordoned off: Police seal site of yesterday's fatal plunge to question witnesses - including one who says man was definitely thrown out of window
      Cordoned off: Police seal site of yesterday's fatal plunge to question witnesses - including one who says man was definitely thrown out of window
      Beaty, Keith
      10/3/1991
      George Hines, a drover, seen here, is one of the new crown witnesses at the trial [Incomplete]
      George Hines, a drover, seen here, is one of the new crown witnesses at the trial [Incomplete]
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      2/26/1947