ACCIDENT OR MURDER?

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1775, 13 June 1913, Page 5

ACCIDENT OR MURDER?

CAPENESS COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.

By Telegraph—Pren At«oolatlon— OopjrrlffM (Rec. June 12, 9.30 p.m.)'

Melbourne, June 12. The inquest touching the death of the woman Capeness has been concluded, Witnesses stated that the deceased had never walked in her sleep, but had been very unhappy and worried about her husband's conduct with a young woman.

Tho latter, in evidence, admitted impropriety with Capeness. Deceased said last November that she knew that her husband and witness cared for each other and would get out of their way. A detective expressed the' opinion that it was impossible for a person to fall accidentally out of the window through which deceased had passed. Ho had investigated the case, but had been unable to oollect direct evidence of foul play. Counsel for Capeness argued that the evidence pointed to suioide. The coroner said that it was difficult for him to make up his mind whether it was a case of murder or suicide. Ho attached little credence to the explanation regarding sleep-walking, which had been given by the husband. The matter was one which a jury might decido.

The coroner then oommitted Capeness fdr trial on a charge of murder. Capeness seemed greatly surprised at tho verdict. Bail was refused.