A TRAGIC SUICIDE.
EK-DETECTIVE BENJAMIN SHOOTS HIMSELF. By Telegraph—Press Association. Palmerston N., Last Night. Ex-Detective Lionel Benjamin, wellknown in various parts of the Dominion, and who was stationed at various times at Christchurch, Wellington, Wanganui and Napier, shot himself at his residence this evening. He had apparently been in normal spirits, and had been busy all day rearranging his house. After dinner he went to his room and put a revolver bullet into his temple. He remained alive at the hospital, unconscious until after eleven o'clck, when he died. So far no reason is assigned, but it is said that Benjamin, who has kept himself in fine condition by physical culture since he left the force some five years ago, had suffered recently from internal pains. He leaves a widow, two sons and a step daughter.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 126, 18 November 1911, Page 5
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136A TRAGIC SUICIDE. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 126, 18 November 1911, Page 5
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