1976 Press Photo Workmen Lift Van That Was Used To Kidnap Children - mja96061

Livermore, California: Workmen prepare to raise the 50-foot truck van that was used to entomb 26 kidnapped children and their bus driver for 16 hours until they managed to escape late 7/16. The van was 8-feet wide and 8-feet high after the top was crushed in by the weight of the earth above. The van's tires were still inflated when it was pulled from the hole.

Photo measures 8.5 x 10.25 inches. Photo is dated 07-21-1976.

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