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Murder in the Desert: Harry Papadopoulos Found Dead Near Phoenix
The Greek athlete Papadopoulos is found shot and nude near an abandoned Phoenix desert cabin. James Carpenter, his cousin, is tried for first degree murder and sentenced to life, amid questions about motive, insurance, and missing clothes. The case hinges on circumstantial evidence and unresolved details.
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Harry Papadopoulos
Phoenix
Ariz
Papadopoulos
Smith
W. T. Smith
J. R. McFadden
Harry
Far West Auto Camp
Mr. Smith
McFadden
W. T. Allen
James S Carpenter
Turkey
James Carpenter
Deputy Allen
Carpenter
Sheriff's Headquarters
Mr. Allen
Desert
Arizona Canal
Nineteenth Avenue
Eputies Allen
E. Z Harris
Kawamoto
Frank
Mr. Aller
Frank Kawamoto
Sears
Son
Hery
Pet
Sheriff's Office
EveryWeek
Allen
Arpenter
Lillian
Suhr
James
Sian
James Comoe
Papa
Arizona
Dopoulos
Rent Jennings
E. B. Brink
Antonis Zarifiou
Harry C. Meece
M. Phelps
Arizona Supreme Court
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