THE PUKEKAWA TRAGEDY.
Auckland, Nov. 15
The trial of Samuel John Thorn, charged with the murder of Sydney Eyre at Pulcekawa on August 24th,began at the Supreme Court this morning. Air -). C. Martin opened the ease for the Crown at length, urging as a nmmtive for the crime that accused had a strong desire to possess the dead man’s wife, while his monetary position would probably be considerably improved., Counsel commended upon Mrs Eyre’s movements, and said he thought it had been proved conclusively (hat she was innocent. The only other person who would have any motive for the murder was Hie prisoner. Air. Marlin proceeded to outline maiiv facts adduced iu evidence, which, he contended, (minted to Thorn as the criminal.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2203, 16 November 1920, Page 3
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122THE PUKEKAWA TRAGEDY. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 2203, 16 November 1920, Page 3
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