The Oakland County Child Killer and Brother Pauls Childrens Mission comes up here from time to time. Example post: https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/238xcd/the_oakland_county_child_killer_the_babysitter/
I ran across a court of appeals case dealing with a trust issue, that involved both Shelden and Starchild.
Including a deposition made while Shelden was a fugitive in Europe.
From the case, I though it was interesting Shelden was permitted to give a deposition while a fugitive:
Over the objection of Appellants, on November 24, 1981 Judge Joiner ordered that the deposition be taken de bene esse in the Netherlands at a date and time to be arranged between counsel for the parties. Full opportunity to be present for the deposition was accorded by the district court to counsel for Appellants, but they did not participate.
This is Shelden's version of why he fled, and how:
In July 1976 Shelden received a telephone call from Deyer Grossman who said that a mutual acquaintance by the name of Gerald Richards was having severe "difficulties" and that Richards might involve Shelden in these "difficulties"; and that Shelden might become the subject of blackmail by Richards. Shelden testified that Grossman "suggested that it might be wise for me to leave the country for awhile . . . to await events." Shelden said that his immediate concern was protecting his assets, especially his negotiable stocks. He asked Grossman for advice. Grossman suggested that Shelden contact Adam Starchild, an investment counselor specializing in offshore investments. Shelden had never met Starchild but telephoned him in New Jersey and asked for his advice. Starchild recommended that Shelden bring his stock certificates to New Jersey and discuss the matter with him further.
Free link:
https://casetext.com/case/national-bank-of-detroit-v-shelden
I honestly didn't even know that what was an ending. I just thought I was doing something funny on the way to nobly sacrifice myself for the galaxy and ended up wiping out all sentient life....honestly was such shite way to end my first playthrough of the legendary edition.
Hi group. Hoping someone here is an expert on memorabilia and can tell me something about my Star Child film poster. Unlike almost every other one I've seen, mine has a small letter "A" after the word Odyssey. Its a National Screen Service poster, so its domestic. At some point, the poster had a small oval sticker covering the A, but it has come off. I would post a picture to this group but dont know how. Any idea what the A signifies and what it means regarding its provenance and value? I've had the poster since the early 70's. Any help appreciated. thanks!
