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Rebecca Welles was born on 17 December 1944 in Santa Monica, California, USA. She was married to Guy Ragnar Manning and Perry Andrew Moede. She died on 17 October 2004 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

On November 24, 1946, Eleanor Louise Cowell gave birth to a boy at the Elizabeth Lund Home For Unwed Mothers in Burlington, Vermont, and named him Theodore Robert Cowell. Raised to believe that Louise was his sister, Ted would grow up confused about the exact nature of their relationship. He learned the truth years later when he returned to Vermont to search his birth records.

Louise returned to her parents' home with her baby, where they spent the next three years. By most accounts, her father, Samuel, was a violent, tyrannical bully, and racist; Ted told Ann Rule that he "identified with", "respected", and "clung to" him. Ted would describe his grandmother, also named Eleanor, as a timid and obedient woman. She often underwent electro-convulsive therapy for depression.

In 1950, at the urging of multiple family members, Louise left Philadelphia with Ted, and moved to Tacoma, Washington. There, she met and married cook John Bundy, who adopted Ted. Although John tried to be a father figure, making it a point to include him in family activities, Ted remained distant; he told a girlfriend that John "wasn't very bright", and "didn't make much money". Aside from being a suspect in a few burglaries, Ted was, by outward appearances, a bright, well-adjusted young man who seemed destined for big things. He even attended the 1968 Republican National Convention in Miami as a Nelson Rockefeller delegate.

Louise was working as a secretary at the University of Puget Sound when Ted began his killing spree. Biographers and criminologists agree that the killings were triggered by a girl who had ended their romance because she thought he was immature and lacked ambition; many of his victims bore an eerie resemblance to her. In 1973, four years after the breakup, Ted, now an assistant to the Chairman of the Washington Republican Party, and considered a rising star in state politics, re-entered her life. Swept off her feet by the "new Ted", as soon as she accepted his marriage proposal, he dumped her. On January 4, 1974, the day after the breakup, he assaulted his first known victim.

Even after confessing to her on the eve of his execution that he murdered at least 30 women and girls in Washington, Utah, Colorado, Oregon, Idaho, California, and Florida, Louise remained Ted's staunchest supporter, her last words to him reportedly "You'll always be my precious son".

Ann Carter was born on 16 June 1936 in Syracuse, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for The Curse of the Cat People (1944), Blondie Hits the Jackpot (1949) and The North Star (1943). She was married to Crosby Newton. She died on 27 January 2014 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Mack Swain was born in 1876 and soon became a talented vaudevillian. In 1913 he was hired by Mack Sennett and appeared in a few Mabel Normand pictures until a year later he became even bigger when Charlie Chaplin arrived at the Keystone Studio. Swain later created a character by the name of Ambrose whom he appeared with Mr. Walrus (Played by comic Chester Conklin) most memorably in "Love Speed & Thrills" (1915).

After that his career began to go downward until Charlie Chaplin rescued it in 1921 and he later appeared in his masterpiece "The Gold Rush" (1925). After "The Gold Rush" he appeared in many Hollywood productions such as Lon Chaney's "Mockery" and "The Last Warning" (1929).

In 1931 he appeared in the academy award nominee for best short "Stout Hearts and Willing Hands" which also co-starred former keystone actors such as Chester Conklin, Sterling Ford, Clyde Cook, and Owen Moore. He retired from then onward and died in 1935.

Jack Finch was born on 6 March 1911 in Seattle, Washington, USA. He was an actor, known for Highway Patrol (1955), The Two Little Bears (1961) and Lux Playhouse (1958). He died on 17 November 1990 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Biography - Paul Eenhoorn

Paul has credits on international releases such as The Mountain, Land Ho!, This Is Martin Bonner, Rogue Saints, Max Rules, Zoo, Viper Club. Releases in the next year will be Monarch City, Froth and Bubble.

Paul and his films have been multiple award winners around the USA, and popular in Europe as well.

Paul is on the short list of actors who have appeared in back to back John Cassavetes award winners at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Paul trained in his hometown of Perth, Western Australia, at the Mt Lawley Academy of Performing Arts courses for professional actors under Aarne Neeme. Paul also studied at The Actors Center in Sydney. In Seattle, USA, Paul studied with Kay Lavergne Jaz.

Linda Kasabian was born on 21 June 1949 in Biddeford, Maine, USA. She was married to Robert Kasabian and Robert Moses Peaslee Jr.. She died on 21 January 2023 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Lanny Rees was born on 14 December 1933 in Veradale, Washington, USA. He was an actor, known for The Life of Riley (1948), The Life of Riley (1949) and The Time of Your Life (1948). He was married to Natalie Monte. He died on 7 February 2023 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Mark Hamilton was born on December 9, 1889 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA as Mark Lafayette Hamilton. He was a character actor known for Barbara Frietchie (1924), Riders of the Purple Sage (1925), The Rainbow Trail (1925), Sparrows (1926), and City Girl (1930). He died on April 12, 1963 in Walla Walla, Washington at the Veteran's Administration Hospital and was buried with military honors in Tacoma, Washington.

Paul Herlinger was born on 1 May 1929 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Adventures in Odyssey: Go West Young Man (1995), Adventures in Odyssey: A Twist in Time (1997) and Adventures in Odyssey: Someone to Watch Over Me (1996). He was married to Ilona Planken. He died on 2 February 2010 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Bob Guy was born on 30 July 1920 in New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Jeepers Creepers Theater (1962). He died on 10 September 1984 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Leon Baucham was born on 22 December 1978. He died on 11 July 2012 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Born John Duffield Jordan, Jack Jordan enlisted in the Navy at age fourteen in July, 1918, making him the youngest American veteran of World War I. His life alternated between the Navy and acting. In the '20s he worked in Hollywood and on the stage. In 1930, he reenlisted in the Navy and served as a Bugler and Chief Bugle Master until the end of World War II. He then resumed acting in live television in New York until being recalled to duty in the Korean War. Upon retirement, he returned to Hollywood and appeared in numerous TV series and in several films. A veteran of three wars, he died on Veterans' Day, 1984.

Nell Clark Keller was born on 30 November 1876 in Arkansas, USA. She was an actress and costume designer, known for Ten Nights in a Bar Room (1921), God's Country and the Woman (1916) and Out of a Clear Sky (1918). She died on 2 September 1965 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Don Lee Wilson was born in Tacoma, WA on February 10, 1933. The family heritage is mixed-- his mother, Josie, was first-generation Swedish, while his father was of Welsh and Irish extraction. Don's early interest in music started with the "big-band" sound and country-and-western music. When he was about 12 years old, his mother showed him a few chords on the tipple (a ten-stringed instrument, tuned like a ukulele), which she knew how to play. When compared with a guitar, the tipple would be equivalent to a 12-string. Don always liked listening to Glenn Miller and His Orchestra, but his idol was Tommy Dorsey because he enjoyed his mellow trombone sound. This inspired Don to take trombone lessons. He even played when he went into the army--in the 169th Infantry, he played with the regimental band in Germany, where he was stationed for 19 months. During this time, he had an army buddy who had previously played guitar, from whom Don learned some more guitar chords. On his return home from the army, Don went to work as a car salesman and, after meeting Bob Bogle, to whom he sold a car, they found they had a mutual interest in playing guitar, even though they only knew a few chords between them. After advancing their knowledge of chords and basic guitar playing, they bought two new Fender guitars and began playing club dates at night, while continuing to work during the day.

With the help of Don's mother, they made a recording on their own record label, Blue Horizon, which was released in the Seattle/Tacoma area. They had heard a song called "Walk, Don't Run" played by Chet Atkins and, using their own arrangement, they came up with the basis for what was later identified as The Ventures' sound. The tune started to get airplay, and was picked up for nationwide release by Dolton Records. Shortly thereafter, "Walk Don't Run" became the #2 record in the country, selling over two million copies worldwide. The Ventures were on their way to becoming the world's largest-selling instrumental group of all time. Their popularity in Japan was such that, during The Beatles' heyday in the '60s, The Ventures outsold them 2:1.

The one and only biological issue of the marriage of John Robert Lashley and Margaret Louise Hanover. Educated in Tacoma (Marymount Military Acadamy, Madison Grade School), Seattle (B.F. Day and Gatewood briefly) 1946 moved with family to Missoula, Montana (Paxson and Roosevelt Grade Schools) Lost 1st joint Thumb, 1st and 2nd joints index finger and tips 4th and 5th fingers right hand in gunpowder explosion April 4th 1948 on University of Montana golf course approximately where the pro shop sits today. Attended Missoula County High School (now Hellgate High) in Spartanaires, top school singing group 2 years, All Northwest Chorus 1953. Graduated MCHS 1954, attended University of Montana 54-55, Montana State University, Bozeman 55-57. married Rose Smith 1957, 2 children. Boeing, Renton, WA 57-60. Self taught on modified guitar (4 string) 1st professional gig New Years Eve 1963, O'Sullivans, Coos Bay, Oregon. Havre and Great Falls Montana 64-66. Boeing Renton 66-67. One man band at Tides Tavern, Gig Harbor, WA July 1966-January 1969. Redondo Tavern, now Salty's @ Redondo, 13 weeks Spring 69. summer of 1969 @ Berg's Colonial Inn, University Place, WA June 69-August 69. With backer kept the Tides Tavern from foreclosure and possible demolition, by buying and operating it as 3 Fingered Jack's Tides Tavern until forced out of business in April 1973. Various clubs and day jobs until becoming a street musician at Pike Place Market, Safeco Field, Seahawks Stadium, Seattle, WA as well as outside Pantages and Rialto theaters, Tacoma, WA. Appeared as Jerry Garcia in Doomedplanet(.com), 2001, the way out music teacher in Hell Hole High(.com) 2003, and the resistance leader in Paul alien(.com) 2005.

Aaron Grissom was born in Tacoma, Washington, USA. He died on 8 September 2020 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Richard Swift was born on 16 March 1977 in Orange, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Animal Kingdom (2016), The Comedy (2012) and The Shins: Simple Song (2012). He was married to Shealynn Swift. He died on 3 July 2018 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Lawrence Howse was born on 27 May 1959 in Tacoma, Washington, USA. He died on 31 August 2013 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Booth Gardner was born on 21 August 1936 in Tacoma, Washington, USA. He was married to Cynthia Robin Perkins and Jean Forstrom. He died on 15 March 2013 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

John Bakos was born on 1 August 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Futz (1969), Ryan's Hope (1975) and Josie's Castle (1971). He was married to Jude Kelley. He died on 25 April 2023 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Archie Gibson was born on 7 May 1932 in Fawn River Township, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for Dark Vengeance (1992), Reflex Action (2002) and The Swindle (1991). He died on 21 March 2002 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Martin J. Neeb Jr. was born on 16 August 1933 in Austin, Texas, USA. Martin J. was a producer, known for This Is the Life (1952), Easter Is (1974) and The City That Forgot About Christmas (1974). Martin J. was married to Barbara Brauer. Martin J. died on 20 October 2020 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

John Shalikashvili was born on 27 June 1936 in Warsaw, Poland. He died on 23 July 2011 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.

Sam Baker was born on 12 November 1929 in San Francisco, California, USA. He died on 5 June 2007 in Tacoma, Washington, USA.