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Theresa Maria <I>Heinsch</I> Dorris

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Theresa Maria Heinsch Dorris Famous memorial

Birth
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Death
30 Jun 1924 (aged 58)
Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Burial
Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA GPS-Latitude: 34.088363, Longitude: -118.316648
Plot
Cathedral Mausoleum, Corridor D North, Crypt G-5
Memorial ID
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Mother of actor Charles Ruggles and director Wesley Ruggles. Theresa and Pasadena millionaire Henry D. Meyer were shot and killed in the living room of the Dorris' apartment. The fatal gunshots were most likely those from the hand of Theresa's husband Charles. The jury on the case recommended that a further investigation into the shooting be carried on. Charles stated that Meyer shot Theresa and then turned the gun on himself.
Mother of actor Charles Ruggles and director Wesley Ruggles. Theresa and Pasadena millionaire Henry D. Meyer were shot and killed in the living room of the Dorris' apartment. The fatal gunshots were most likely those from the hand of Theresa's husband Charles. The jury on the case recommended that a further investigation into the shooting be carried on. Charles stated that Meyer shot Theresa and then turned the gun on himself.

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Beloved
Wife Of
C. W. Dorris
Mother Of
Charles Ruggles
Wesley Ruggles



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  • Added: Sep 2, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12204/theresa_maria-dorris: accessed ), memorial page for Theresa Maria Heinsch Dorris (Nov 1865–30 Jun 1924), Find a Grave Memorial ID 12204, citing Hollywood Forever, Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.