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A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all of her life until a social worker discovered the child abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See hard copy in VF Wiley, Susan aka "Genie"

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31552
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31748AN
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"Captive Girl" Susan (aka 'Genie') Wiley's father Clark Wiley committed suicide. Clark Wiley shot himself minutes before he was to have appeared in Alhambra Municipal Court on charges of child abuse. The article was written by Dick Lloyd. With related stories "Note tells instructions for funeral (p. 1)," "A story he wanted to tell sealed by death of father (p. 6)," "Changed laws could have averted tragedy (p. 6)," and "Mrs. Wiley shelters at welfare agency: custody hearing Monday (p. 6)." A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all her life until a social worker discovered the child abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See hard copy in VF Wiley, Susan aka "Genie".

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31553
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Suicides
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31749AN
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Mrs. Irene Wiley was freed on the charge that she was wilfully cruel to her 13-year-old daughter Susan Wiley, aka "Genie." The article was written by Lucie Lowery. A 13-year-old girl named Susan Wiley was reportedly a prisoner in her home for all her life until a social worker discovered the abuse. Susan's parents Clark Wiley and Irene Wiley were arrested. The family home is at 6722 Golden West Avenue, in a county area of Arcadia. Susan Wiley was living in an environment of total isolation and deprivation and was malnourished. She cannot talk, is deformed, barely able to walk and is not toilet trained. She has been placed in the care of Children's Hospital. The child has come to be known by the alias "Genie." See VF "Wiley, Susan" for hard copy.

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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1970
Pages
p. 1
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 16, 1970
Pages
p. 1
Subjects
Child Abuse
Feral children
"Genie"
Suicides
Wiley, Clark
Wiley, Irene
Wiley, Susan
Item ID
31750AN
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22613
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1970
Pages
p. 11 w/photo
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 9, 1970
Pages
p. 11 w/photo
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
LaFon, Christi
Roberts, James W.
Item ID
22824AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25598
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 10, 1978
Pages
p. A8
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 10, 1978
Pages
p. A8
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Calderon, Sandra Trinidad
Carlson, Robert E., Jr.
Item ID
25799AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22397
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 15, 1970
Pages
p. 12 w/photo
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
February 15, 1970
Pages
p. 12 w/photo
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Bray, Barbara Ann
McLaughlin, James W.
Item ID
22614AN
Collection
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22419
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 1, 1970
Pages
p. 12 w / photo
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 1, 1970
Pages
p. 12 w / photo
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
James, Sheilah Lancashire
Doble, Lee Ashton Jr
Item ID
2263AN
Collection
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22908
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 21, 1971
Pages
p. 17
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
April 21, 1971
Pages
p. 17
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Stone, Nanci Rae
Whittle, Charles James, Jr.
Item ID
23116AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24906
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1976
Pages
p. A7 w/photo
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 1, 1976
Pages
p. A7 w/photo
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Thomas, Katharine Elizabeth
Egan, James William, Jr.
Item ID
25102AN
Collection
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25463
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 23, 1978
Pages
p. A9
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 23, 1978
Pages
p. A9
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Johnson, Barbara Lynn
Stella, Joseph James, Jr.
Item ID
25662AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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50th wedding anniversary.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24195
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 18, 1974
Pages
p. A8 w/photo
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
August 18, 1974
Pages
p. A8 w/photo
Subjects
Jones, Wiley M.
Jones, Helen Purinton
Item ID
24389AN
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26012
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 14, 1979
Pages
"p. A6, A7"
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 14, 1979
Pages
"p. A6, A7"
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Calderon, Sandra Trinidad and Carlson, Robert E., Jr. (w/photo)
Merkler, Debra Sue and Hart, Stephen Lee (w/photo)
Wagner, Debra Susan and Woerner, Dennis Jarl (w/photo)
Gilmer, Leslie Ruth Heck, Howell Henry (III) (Engagement announcement)
Lloreda, Lisa Marie and Geare, Timothy Patrick (Engagement announcement)
Item ID
26212AN
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26034
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 5, 1979
Pages
"p. C2, C3"
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 5, 1979
Pages
"p. C2, C3"
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Jones, Sandra Lee and Loel, Richard D. (w/photo)
Van Vleet, Marla and Welsh, Dan (w/photo)
Scott, Judy M. and Vandenburg, Robert W.
Item ID
26234AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Obituary/death notice

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper22843
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 3 , 1971
Pages
p. 34
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
March 3 , 1971
Pages
p. 34
Announcement Type
Obituary or death notice
Subjects
Buckmeyer, Arthur J.
Cayer, Genevieve C.
Cleewette, Wiley
Douglas, Elmore Berrett
Howell, Nellie
Putnam, Gerturde W.
Item ID
23051AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26100
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1979
Pages
p. A9
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 18, 1979
Pages
p. A9
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Morse, Cathleen Theresa and Alexander, Daniel Anthony (w/photo)
Van Zile, Laurie and Hansen, James (w/photo)
Item ID
26300AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26118
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 20, 1979
Pages
"p. C2, C3"
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
December 20, 1979
Pages
"p. C2, C3"
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Brown, Gayle Diane and Metzinger, James (w/photo)
Saunders, Nancy Ellen and Yehle, Matthew David (w/photo)
Item ID
26318AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26019
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 25, 1979
Pages
p. C3
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 25, 1979
Pages
p. C3
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Dodge, Mary Elizabeth and Lance Cpl. Nealey, Michael Stewart (w/photo)
Williams, Coni Gail and Grant, James John (w/photo)
Item ID
26219AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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0bituary/death notice.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper24604
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 6, 1975
Pages
p. C6
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 6, 1975
Pages
p. C6
Subjects
Fry, James, Jr.
Item ID
24794AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26042
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 15, 1979
Pages
p. A6
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 15, 1979
Pages
p. A6
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Roe, Belinda Joan and Nickoloff, Jack Alexander
Kastner, Jeanette A. and Sweeney, Patrick J., Jr. (w/photo)
Item ID
26242AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Marriage.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper26049
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 26, 1979
Pages
p. C3
Announcement Type
Marriage
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Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 26, 1979
Pages
p. C3
Announcement Type
Marriage
Subjects
Sewell, Laura Jean and Flory, Daniel Lee (w/photo)
Kastner, Jeanette A. and Sweeney, Patrick J., Jr.
Item ID
26249AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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