THE DUNEDIN MURDER.
The evidence connecting Butler with the recent Dunedin atrocity is rapidly accumulating, and a most complete chain is likely to be produced at his trial. A telegram, which we received this afternoon, states that a pair of
trousers, identified as having been worn by Butler on the night before the murder was committed, have been found near the Northern Cemetery, and they are said to be stained with blood. The Magisterial investigation of the charge of murder preferred against the accused took place in the Dunedin gaol on Wednesday and was practically- concluded. On the coat there was one spot which had not been examined by Dr Brown, and as His Worship considered it necessary, if possible, to ascertain what it was, the prisoner was remanded till Monday, but it was intimated if necessary he could bo brought up before that time. At the conclusion of the evidence adduced in reference to the charge of murder, the prisoner was charged with having stolen some music books from the choir of St. Joseph’s Church ; and also with having burglariously stolen an opera glass, the property- of Mr Stamper. On these charges also he was remanded till Monday,
Permanent link to this item
Hononga pūmau ki tēnei tūemi
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/SCANT18800327.2.10
Bibliographic details
Ngā taipitopito pukapuka
South Canterbury Times, Issue 2191, 27 March 1880, Page 2
Word count
Tapeke kupu
199THE DUNEDIN MURDER. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2191, 27 March 1880, Page 2
Using this item
Te whakamahi i tēnei tūemi
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in