Wendy Kay Ott
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Girl adopted by Howard and Edith Ott. Mrs. Ott was indicted for second degree murder in the death of 22 month old Wendy from Korea. Wendy had head trauma. There were 3 other adopted children in the household. 2 caucasian, and Timothy (19 months) also from Korea who was placed in the home along with Wendy in October 1956. Outcome of the case is unknown. Apparently the Otts adopted at least 2 more korean girls (twins) in 1958.
Wendy and Timothy were among the first 100 Korean children brought to the US by the Holts.
Wendy and Timothy were among the first 100 Korean children brought to the US by the Holts.
Documents
Title | Publication date |
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'Mother of all Korean orphans' admits not every adoption perfect | 2008 May 8 |
Korean Orphans Fly to SF (greeted by Wendy Kay Ott's mother) | 1958 Jan 29 |
New Faces | 1957 Dec 19 |
Indictment Revised | 1957 Aug 5 |
Indicted for Killing Child | 1957 Jul 21 |
CHARGE FOSTER MOTHER KILLED KOREA ORPHAN | 1957 Jul 19 |