The Preiler Murder.
(Per Mail Steamer.") MaxwelFs confession to the St Louit murder was made to 1 Detective McCullougb, who gained confidence m the character of a fellow .prisoner.. Max, well said that aftei Preller pitied him at St Louis be told him that it would be impossible for him f Preller) to > pay Maxwell's way to Aucklaud, whither ttf^y bid' arranged to go together. I Ins greatly angered him," and he determined to "fix" Preller on the following night. He and Preller were iitting m the former'sroom, wlien ihelatter , complained of sever©; pains m h,ie side, Maxwvll -aaidV^O^ I< can fiJt that all fight ; I haye treated such cases before." He then injected hyppd«rroically to his friend's arm, aud sufficient morphia to render Him uriconsoioun. After having been m tbat condition for some time, be bound a cloth, completely saturated with chloroform, about the victim's head, and V r thu» endwl the business." He took PrelleKs money (800 dollars) and peraonal effects and made his escape.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XII, Issue 1745, 28 June 1886, Page 3
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167The Preiler Murder. Manawatu Standard, Volume XII, Issue 1745, 28 June 1886, Page 3
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