The Inquest.

Waikato Times, Volume XXI, Issue 1727, 31 July 1883, Page 2

The Inquest.

At the inquest, held the same day, it came out in evidence that the gaoler suggested that Davidson should shoot himself, and that the latter acted on the suggestion. The jury brought in a verdict to the effect that Adams was wilfully murdered, and one of felo dc sc in the case of Davidson. They postponed adding a rider till Monday. Last Night. Begarding the gaol tragedy the jury again met to-day in order to consider their rider. They agreed to add the following to their verdict:— (l). That the delay in removing Davidson to one of the gaols in the colony where prisoners sentenced to imprisonment for life are confined is much to be regretted. (2). They consider that a prisoner like Davidson, whose murderous and suicidal propensities were known, should not, under any circumstances, have been employed in the gaol, and they would recommend for the future that arms be kept in a place of greater security than the socalled armoury at present in use. (3). They desire to express their admiration of the tact and bravery displayed by Mr Shallcross under such trying circumstances.