MURDER OR SUICIDE.
THE CAPENESS CASE. ACCUSED SENT FOR TRIAL By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. • Received 12, 9.30 p.m. Melbourne, June 12. The inquest on Capeness has concluded. Witnesses stated that deceased ' never walked in her sleep, but was very unhappy and worried about her husband's conduct with a young woman. The latter, in evidence, admitted impropriety with Capeness. Deceased said last November that she knew her husband and witness cared for each other, and she would get out of their way. A-detective expressed the opinion that it was impossible for a person to fall accidentally out of the window through which deceased passed. He investigated (he case, but was unable to collect direct evidence of foul play.' Counsel for Capeness argued that the evidence pointed to suicide. The coroner said that it was difficult for him to m.ake up his mind whether it was a case of murder or suicide. He. attached little credence to the explanation regarding sleep-walking given by deceased's husband. The matter was one which a jury might decide. The coroner committed Capeness for trial on a charge of murder. Capeness seemed greatly surprised at the verdict. Bail was refused;. >
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 11, 13 June 1913, Page 5
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192MURDER OR SUICIDE. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 11, 13 June 1913, Page 5
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