THE SCHMIDT MURDER.
‘THE LORD TOLD ME TO DO IT.”
[By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] [United Press assoocai’RiN, j New York, September 16.
Ihe murderer Schmidt, according to German cables, has been declared insane in Germany. He was suspended from the ministry because of attempted frauds. The prison physician declares that he is undoubtedly insane, because of; the skilful way in which he disposed of. the girl’s remain® am. the ( attempts he afterwards made to hide his; tracks. Another arrest is expected. , , | ; ,• - ~ , .
“The Lord told me to do it. Saint Elizabeth, my patron, demanded the sacrifice,” declared Schmidt, when he confessed to the crime.
ATTEMPTS AT SUICIDE
Times—Sydney Sun Special Cables (Received 8 a.m.)
New York, September 16
Aumaller was formerly employed as a domestic in a parish ■ house where Schmidt officiated.
Schmidt attempted to commit suicidff with ’a .razor when arrested. The tragedy was traced by means of a pillowslip, wherein portion 'of the body was wrapped.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 14, 17 September 1913, Page 5
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156THE SCHMIDT MURDER. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 14, 17 September 1913, Page 5
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