Wonderland News Story! 07/04/81 KNBC-TV Channel 4, Los Angeles
Thanks to localarts for finding this news clip from 1981. Wonderland was the top story! I am making a post out of this awesome video in case anyone overlooks the link that was shared in the comments section.
LEAD STORY:
Lone Survivor of Laurel Canyon Massacre under LAPD guard at Cedar-Sinai Hosptial –
“Live” report by Laurel Erickson (apparently taped from 11 pm newscast)
http://www.tv-signoffs.com/clips/KNBC-signoffnews-1981_0704.htm
Bonnie Brae, 
Jenn, and 3 others are discussing. 
Jenn 12:33 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink |
Thanks for sharing! Very interesting!
Localarts 12:36 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink |
I actually had this for several years and forgotten about it..
John 1:44 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink |
I did a rough draft of a floor plan, but it needs work… still confused over a few things. Please take a look and give feedback when convenient – https://wonderland1981.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/8763-wonderland-floor-plan.jpg
Jenn 1:49 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink
Awesome! Thanks! I think your floor plan is great. It actually clears up the confusion I had over the layout of the place. It really is an interesting house. I think anyway.
Localarts 1:54 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink
Your close. The Kitchen and Bar should be parallel with the nook, the arrow you have to Ronnie’s bedroom should be pointed north not west.
Jenn 2:13 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink
Well, if I come across anything in my travels, I will certainly share.
John 2:17 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink
Yes, on the Scott Michaels video….from Ron’s room you can see the living room balcony. Makes sense now. Thanks for clearing that up.
Jenn 2:42 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink
I found Ronnie and Susan’s marriage certificate: http://www.ccapps.org/imagedocs/0014847K.PDF
John W 3:44 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink
Thanks Jenn! You just made my day!! And blew me away! Many many thanks!!!
Jenn 7:17 am on May 10, 2013 Permalink
I found an autopsy photo of Ronnie. I have to warn you, it is a bit GRAPHIC. If you have seen the videos I think you can handle this though.
John 9:18 am on May 10, 2013 Permalink
Yes, I have seen those too. I guess they shaved his head to examine the extent of the wounds for the coroners report.
Jenn 7:28 am on May 10, 2013 Permalink
I had found autopsy photos of Joy on the same page as the one of Ronnie, Barbara’s was on there too but they have since been removed. I remember seeing the one of Joy, though, and it is an image I will never forget as long as I live.
Jenn 1:15 pm on May 10, 2013 Permalink
And here I thought I found something new for you John, lol. I didn’t know if you had seen the autopsy pictures or not. I guess the actual crime scene doesn’t even freak me out as much as autopsy pictures do. I was once on the jury of a murder trial, same thing. The crime scene was horrendous yet it was the coroner’s pictures with the bodies all cleaned up that freaked me out. Crazy.
Jenn 1:45 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink |
Does anybody happen to know where Susan Launius went to high school? I have a reason for asking.
John 1:46 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink |
Marysville High in Marysville, a suburb of Yuba City.
John 1:56 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink |
I think that John Holmes went to Watkins Memorial High near Pataskala, OH. Still looking for a yearbook pic. He dropped out at 16 to join the Army. It’s a small town now, and even smaller back then.
Jenn 2:16 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink
Well, if I come across anything in my travels, I will certainly share.
Jenn 2:47 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink
I found Susan and Ronnie’s marriage certificate above dated 4/4/71 and then I found this marriage certificate for Susan and another man in March 1978? I’m trying to find any divorce papers. Were Susan and Ronnie legally divorced? Was her marriage to this second man ever completed? Puzzling. Anyway, I will share whatever links I find.
http://www.ccapps.org/imagedocs/0021090M.PDF
Jenn 2:48 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink
Susan and Ronnie’s marriage certificate: http://www.ccapps.org/imagedocs/0014847K.PDF
John 9:35 am on May 10, 2013 Permalink
Please repost those if you can. The links are dead. I wanted to save them but was away from home last night.
Jenn 1:17 pm on May 10, 2013 Permalink
John, when I click on these, they come right up. I did save them to my computer if you need me to upload them. You will have to tell me how to do that here or I can email them to you. Either way. No problem.
John W 3:03 pm on May 10, 2013 Permalink
Thanks! I was able to print them out for posterity sake! Such an awesome find! Cheers-
John W 3:53 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink |
This was when Ronnie was still in prison I think? Weird but if they never got divorced, then stupid Earl is SOL hahaa. Wow, this definitely changes the perspective!! OMG. I like your research! Reminds me of Pixiecat who is AWOL from the blog lately. I have another marriage cert on different case i will post about tomorrow, also from Vegas. Anyways, thanks!!
Jenn 4:03 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink |
No problem! I’m so glad I found you and your blog because I love doing this type of research and most people think I’m a wierdo! Lol. Just hooked on true crime. Plus the fact that I am a psychic medium so I get inspiration to start researching usually based on vibrations I receive from the victims. Feel free to laugh if you want. My family has for years, lol.
krislyn 4:03 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink |
i click the link but no video link shows up. where do i go¿
John W 4:10 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink |
That web site is kinda funky. The videos don’t show up on my smartphone. Try pasting the link into Google Chrome browser. I will check this tomorrow, thanks for the heads up!
localarts 4:19 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink
Damn John!! it must be your birthday. First my old news cast video and now Jenn produces Ronnie & Susan’s marriage certificate. Life must be good for you my friend.
John W 4:46 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink
Yea!! What a great day. As some mob guy or somethin once said about Sinatra “it’s his world, we just get to live in it!” thanks all, I love my Wonderland Team!!
krislyn 4:38 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink |
its on you tube as well. thanks . when i first started reading on Wonderland i went to the library on microfilms they have ever single news article. i heard if u pay for the LA times archive site. u can see every article. or dont be lazy and go to the library lol.
John W 4:51 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink |
That’s a great point! My local library sucks only because teens hog up all the computers and microfiche machines. On the computers you walk by and they are all IM’ing their peeps. Lil jerks LOL
krislyn 5:13 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink |
i live in a big city. (san diego ca) there is just those machines . the computers are hogged but the machinesare just those news microfilm thingy. I wanted to see all pics from the crime scene including Susan. Im researching if i can see the police case file the entire thing but its a long shot. my friends at LAPD are looking into it for me he said if its sealed it will be hard even for cops and detectives. crossing fingers
John 9:23 am on May 10, 2013 Permalink |
Wow. Thank You!
localarts 7:07 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink |
I must say, with all the great posters on this site it makes the old Wonderland IMDB forum look bush league!
Bonnie Brae 10:37 pm on May 9, 2013 Permalink |
I Had to google Chris Evert Lloyd. Thought it was a guy. Very cool link. Nice work detectives.
localarts 9:41 am on May 10, 2013 Permalink |
I think Jimmy Conners came out recently and said he got Chris Evert pregnant back in the 70’s. I remember she was pretty hot back then.
Bonnie Brae 5:45 pm on May 10, 2013 Permalink |
That is pretty funny. I remember the name being referenced in the movie Just One of The Guys.
“…her name is Alice and she looks a lot like Chrissy Evert Lloyd.” She must have been an 80s sex symbol. I shudder to think of my teen world that did not care about what was going on in the world or news.