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Extraction Summary
10
People
3
Organizations
1
Locations
2
Events
3
Relationships
3
Quotes
Document Information
Type:
Manuscript draft / legal essay
File Size:
2.53 MB
Summary
This document appears to be a page from a manuscript or legal book draft (dated 2012) discussing the death of Ted Binion in 1998. The text analyzes the forensic debate over whether Binion died of a drug overdose or was murdered by 'burking' (suffocation) or forced poisoning by his fiancé Sandra Murphy and her lover Richard Tabish. It specifically cites the involvement of Dr. Michael Baden and references a conversation Binion had with his lawyer regarding his will the day before he died.
People (10)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ted Binion | Victim |
Owner of Binion Casino, found dead in 1998, suspected murder victim or overdose.
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| Sandra Murphy | Accused |
Binion's live-in fiancé, exotic dancer, accused of murder.
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| Richard Tabish | Accused |
Sandra Murphy's lover, accused of murdering Binion.
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| Dr. Michael Baden | Forensic Pathologist |
Friend of the author, concluded Binion was 'burked' to death.
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| Author (First Person 'I') | Author/Lawyer |
Likely Alan Dershowitz given the context of the broader file release and mentions of 'Von Bulow case' and friendship ...
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| Binion's estate lawyer | Witness |
Received a call from Binion the day before his death regarding his will.
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| Burke and Hare | Historical Figures |
19th Century Scottish murderers referenced to explain the term 'burking'.
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| Robert Louis Stevenson | Author |
Wrote 'The Body Snatchers'.
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| Borris Karloff | Actor |
Starred in film about body snatchers.
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| Bela Lugosi | Actor |
Starred in film about body snatchers.
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Organizations (3)
| Name | Type | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Binion Casino |
Casino in Las Vegas owned by Ted Binion.
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| World Series of Poker |
Hosted at Binion Casino.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Mentioned in footer stamp (HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_017275).
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Timeline (2 events)
September 18, 1998
Autopsy of Ted Binion noting various marks on the body.
Las Vegas
Medical Examiner
Locations (1)
| Location | Context |
|---|---|
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Location of Binion Casino and the crime.
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Relationships (3)
Binion’s live-in fiancé
her equally young lover
Dr. Michael Baden... (and a friend of mine)
Key Quotes (3)
"Take Sandy [Sandra Murphy] out of the will if she doesn’t kill me tonight. If I’m dead, you’ll know what happened."Source
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Quote #1
"Dr. Michael Baden... had concluded that Binion had been “burked” to death."Source
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Quote #2
"At trial, they presented what I later characterized as a “multiple choice” prosecution"Source
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Quote #3
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