Joseph P. Busch (Feb. 12, 1926 - June 27, 1975) was Los Angeles’ 36th district attorney.
Joseph P. Busch | |
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| 36th District Attorney of Los Angeles County | |
| In office December 1, 1970 – June 27, 1975, death in office | |
| Preceded by | Evelle J. Younger |
| Succeeded by | John Van de Kamp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 12, 1926 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | June 27, 1975 (49 years old) |
| Spouse | Jennie Roasio |
| Education | University of Texas (BA) Loyola Law School |
Professional life and career edit
He attended to the University of Texas in 1947, were he obtained his Bachelor of Arts, and also went to Loyola Law School. He entered as District attorney in 1970 after U.S. District Judge A. Andrew Hauk turned the job down.[1]
In office and later life edit
For almost 20 years, Busch had been with the District Attorney’s Office when he was chosen for the top job. He joined as a deputy district attorney in 1952, and served as director of special operations, assistant district attorney and chief deputy district attorney.[2] He won the job outright in a 1972 election in a close election over prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi.[3]
Six new branch offices were created by Busch and he instituted the Organized Crime and Pornography Division, Consumer and Environmental Protection Division and Bureau of Community Affairs, among others.[4]
He died in his sleep at the age of 49 at his West Covina, California home, it was believed that came from natural causes.[5]
Personal life edit
Busch was married to Jennie Roasio, and also he had three sons, Joseph, Steven and David.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Joseph P. Busch Jr. Dies at 49; District Attorney in Los Angeles". The New York Times. 1975-06-28. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2016-06-27.
- ^ "Office History | Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office".
- ^ "Joseph P. Busch Jr. Dies at 49; District Attorney in Los Angeles". The New York Times. 28 June 1975. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ^ "Office History | Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office".
- ^ "Joseph P. Busch Jr. Dies at 49; District Attorney in Los Angeles". The New York Times. 28 June 1975.
- ^ "Joseph P. Busch Jr. Dies at 49; District Attorney in Los Angeles". The New York Times. 28 June 1975. Retrieved 16 August 2021.