Murder Trial.
[ by TELEGRAPH—PER PRESS ASSOCIATION] HAMILTON, June 24. Air Gillies (Crown Solicitor) addressing the jury, said it was clear from the evidence that Te Kahu was courting Sarah Herepeka, and was hard up. He knew Elliott received his pay on Saturday. On Sunday the two men went shooting and Elliott was never seen again. It had been proved that Elliott died of a gunshot wound, and the shot was formerly in Elliott’s or Te Kahn’s possession. The doctor’s evidence was absolutely conclusive that Elliott could not have inflicted the wounds on himself bv himself.
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Hokitika Guardian, 24 June 1921, Page 3
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95Murder Trial. Hokitika Guardian, 24 June 1921, Page 3
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