YOUNG ROMEO ACQUITTED
SKyt KL TO DEATH PACT NEW YORK. June L—Donald Carroll, age<l 16. was to-day acquitted of murdering Jiis swetheart, Charlotte Matthioson, aged 18, in a “Romeo and Juliet” death pact. Carroll, who was alleged t ( > have shot the girl and then lost his nerve, was found “net guilty by reason of temporary insanity.” The jury, were absent for three hours. The trial bad lasted five days. . In liis final speech the prosecutor, Mr Joseph V. Loscelzo, referred’ to the evidence of Charlotte’s parents that they “forgave” Carroll. He said: “They sold their souls.' Why
or how 1 am; not at liberty to tell.” Mr Mattliieseit shouted: “He has insulted niy wife. If I had my hfinds on him I’d make mincemeat out of him. He has accused! my wife and me of, the biggest possible—-selling--our child.” c : i ■. ■ Ax...-- '
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Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 88, 23 September 1938, Page 4
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142YOUNG ROMEO ACQUITTED Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 88, 23 September 1938, Page 4
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