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Detective Headquarters Division

Lt. K. Casey, 7592
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T. Taketa, 11091
B. Fowler, 7602
D. G. Davidson, 3396

Robbery-Homicide Division

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Scientific Investigation Division

H. King, J8398, Photo Lab.
Sgt. H. J. Dolan, 10246, Latent Prints
J. Clayborn, 6023, Latent Prints
Granado, 7692, Lab Technician

Lab Technician Ambulance  Unit G-1

Driver:  McCuistion
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Coroner's Office

Mr. Vondra

VICTIMS

LA BIANCA, Leno A. -- No criminal record.
Male Caucasian, 44, 6-0, 220 brown/brown

Mr. LaBianca was born and raised in the Los Angeles area. He was the son of the founder of State Wholesale Grocery Company, Antonio LaBianca, and has been active in this business since completion of his education.  He has been president of Gateway Markets, a family-owned and controlled corporation since 1952.  Gateway Markets operates four retail supermarkets located at following addresses:  1007 Cypress Avenue, L.A., 3322 Verdugo Road, L.A., 5449 North Rosemead Blvd., San Gabriel, and 2619 North Figueroa, L.A.

Mr. LaBianca has been described by relatives and friends as quiet and conservative by nature, never discussing personal or financial matters.  Investigation revealed that since 1964 he had misappropriated approximately $200,000 from the company treasury.  This apparently was to finance his chronic gambling habits, thoroughbred horse racing in particular.  He

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