NOTABLE TRIAL
TWO SENTENCED TO DEATH. STATEMENTS BY ACCUSED. United Preso Association—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Received this dav at 1.30 p.m.) BERLIN. March 25.
A highly sensational trial has ended in the death sentence being imposed on Safl'ran and Kipnich, and five years hard labour on Augustin. The Public Prosecutor expressed the opinion that Kipnich actually fired the shot but the others were accessories and equally guilty. There was a dramatic scene earlier, when the skull of the victim was shown to the accused men, who revealed no emotion, but Augustin refused to look. The trial was characterised by remarkable outbursts of emotion. When the speeches concluded. Saffron tearfully said—‘‘l deeply regret the deed and wish to atone.” Augustin said—“l did everything for love of Saffran, who is not a bad man.” Kipnich said—“f am sorry and would like to show one more I am a decent man.” Augustin jumped up and called out—- “ But you are the murderer.” Kipnich appeared to tic struck dumb, and then said—“ God will reveal the murderer. Perhaps you will have the victim on your conscience.”
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Hokitika Guardian, 26 March 1931, Page 5
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181NOTABLE TRIAL Hokitika Guardian, 26 March 1931, Page 5
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