Colonel Griffith J. Griffith is one of L.A.’s more colorful historical figures. The capitalist donated thousands of acres for Griffith Park but was also convicted of shooting his wife in the eye.

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   ah, the spooky, secret history of Griffith Park. this, along with the tale of Don Feliz’ ghost, make for a great bedtime...

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   He donated those acres to try to change public perception of him from a wife murderer to a philanthropist. Los Angeles...

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    well there you have it…. NOW YOU KNOW…..

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