THE CHRISTCHURCH SENSATION.
SADLER CONVICTED OF MANSLAUGHTER.
Christchurch, May 18.
The trial of Walter Richard Sadler, charged with the murder of Ethel May Bradley on or about Tuesday, February 7th, at Christchurch, was continued in the Supreme Court to-day.
Counsel for accused did not call evidence. The whole morning was occupied with lengthy addresses.
His Honour, in summing up, said the verdict of guilty of manslaughter was the only one the jury were asked to find. They must be satisfied beyond all reasonable doubt that prussic acid had been administered to her. That it had not been administered to her before entering the shop, that it was beyond a shadow of doubt part of an illegal act on the part of Sadler. If they were not satisfied on this point, the case for the Crown must fail. After one hour’s retirement the jury found Sadler guilty of manslaughter, with a strong recommendation to mercy.
Application for leave to apply to the Court of Appeal for a new trial was granted, the question of bail being held over for a day.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 994, 20 May 1911, Page 2
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180THE CHRISTCHURCH SENSATION. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 994, 20 May 1911, Page 2
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