Walter Evans Connell

Walter Evans Connell, original FBI 'Wanted' circular, March 8, 1948. Wanted for "Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution (Murder) / Conditional Release Violator." With additional "Apprehended" stamping. Addressed to "Chief of Police, Topeka, Kans."

Mug shot and fingerprint set is featured along with convict's personal information and full criminal record.

Provenance: From the collection of Police Chief Michael Webb (1950-2009). Webb joined the Vinita Park, Missouri police force in 1974 and served until his death in 2009, during which time he purchased crime artifacts from relatives of criminals and law officers. Boasting more than 8,000 wanted posters, pieces of Webb’s collection have been featured in film and displayed at the National Crime and Punishment Museum in Washington.

Measuring approximately 8 x 8 inches, the sheet exhibits very light signs of age and wear.