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A mother's Grief is expressed by Mrs. Rasim Taka (head bowed), who said she would not attend the funeral of her slain daughter, Debbie, as she was pre(...)
A mother's Grief is expressed by Mrs. Rasim Taka (head bowed), who said she would not attend the funeral of her slain daughter, Debbie, as she was pre(...)

A mother's Grief is expressed by Mrs. Rasim Taka (head bowed), who said she would not attend the funeral of her slain daughter, Debbie, as she was pre(...)

Date6/6/1969
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Original Toronto Star caption: A mother's Grief is expressed by Mrs. Rasim Taka (head bowed); who said she would not attend the funeral of her slain daughter; Debbie; as she was present yesterday when the 19-year-old girl was buried in Glendale Memorial Gardens; With her are daughter Marjorie; 15; and son Michael; 16. Debbie had refused to marry the man of her family's choice and last week she was found with her throat cut. Charged with murder is her father; Rasim Taka; 44.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0121819F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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