CROWBOROUGH MURDER

Hokitika Guardian, 19 January 1925, Page 2

CROWBOROUGH MURDER

L IIEUX EES TEI.eC RAMS.] THOItX CHARGED. LONDON, January 16. Thorn was charged with willid murder at Crowborough helore the Magistrates this afternoon when only tormid evidence was heard, the accused being remanded. THE BODY EXAMINED. (Received this day at 8 a.in.) LONDON, January 18. Sir Bernard Spilsbitry. Honorary Pathologist to the Home Office, spent four hours examining the remains of Elsie Cameron at Crowborough. Thorn's poultry have been sold to a local dealer and his fox terrier and two kittens have boon destroyed. INQUEST TO-DAY. LONDON. January 16. When Thorn appeared at Crowboroiigh Court the tiny building was e rowded.j Inspector Edwards testified that, when Thorn was charged with murder. Thorn did not speak, hut nodded his head. When Thorn was being removed from the dock on a week’s remand. Chief Inspector Gillnn intimated that Thorn had spoken to him concerning the statement which the a-eused had made to the detectives on the previous night. He had advised I horn not to say anything further at present. The Magistrate endorsed this advice*. The inquest is fixed for .Monday. Shorter working hours for mother! “Tan-ol” liquid polish brightens floors aiul furniture in record time.—Advt.