This week on Richland Source, Managing Editor Larry Phillips revisits the Dec. 4, 1952 murder of Leah Sternbaum and the ensuing trial of her husband Max, which began in February, 1954, in Richland County Common Pleas Court.

The four-part series will run on consecutive days starting Feb. 26 and running through Feb. 29.

(Below is a preview of the series with Larry Phillips, Richland Source managing editor.)

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