THE RUTHERFORD MURDER.
IPLEA OF IXSANIT7. London, April}! Counsel for Rutherford intimated that the defence will be that accused was insane when he committed the muider. Evidence was tendered that Rutherford suffered from dermatitis in fcli arm* and feet, and his mind was sometimes affected by violent eczema. There had been lunacy in the family. A number of incidents were quoted in support at the plea of insanity.
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Taranaki Daily News, 12 April 1919, Page 5
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68THE RUTHERFORD MURDER. Taranaki Daily News, 12 April 1919, Page 5
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