Alfredo Codona

Alfredo Codona (7 October 1893 – 30 July 1937) was a Mexican trapeze artist

Codona was born in the state of Sonora to a circus trapeze family that became famous in the Ringling Brothers Circus. He began appearing in the circus at 7 1/2 months when his father, Edward, a flyer, balanced him on his hand for the opening act.

In 1928 Codona married aerialist Lillian Leitzel, who died in 1931. Codona later married another performer, Vera Bruce. He was featured in the 1932 film "Swing High", and was stunt double for Johnny Weissmuller in the 1934 film "Tarzan and His Mate".

Codona committed suicide by gunshot in Long Beach, California, United States, after attempting to kill his former second wife during a division of their property.Staff report (July 31, 1937). CODONA KILLS SELF, SHOOTING EX-WIFE; Vera Bruce, Also Aerialist, Who Divorced Him July 1, Is in Grave Condition. "New York Times"] She died the next day. Staff report (August 1, 1937). BULLETS OF CODONA FATAL TO HIS EX-WIFE; Vera Bruce Dies in Morning After Aerialist's Suicide at Long Beach, Calif. "New York Times"] Codona was buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery. [ [http://www.cemeteryguide.com/codonaleitzel.html Inglewood Park Cemetery guide] ]

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