MYSTERIOUS MURDERS.
SUPPOSED VICTIMS OF BUTLER,
Sydney, January 21. The body of Lesagh, supposed to be one of Butler's victims, baa been found by bha police, buried two feat underground in the Back Ranges, near Parkes. There is a bullet/ wound in the skull. Lesagh's body was diecovered accidentally by a man hunting bees. The spot is located in rough dense scrub, and close to a private road. Excepting tho coat), the body was fully clothed, and was jammed in a hole in a kneeling position, similar to the manner in which Weller's body was treated. Tho unfortunate man was evidently snob from behind. The body was terribly decomposed, and was recognised by the clothing. Sydney, this day. Some doubt is now entertained whether the body found yesterday is that of Leaagh or Burgess, both of whom disappeared about the same time. Butler cannot be charged with the murder of the latest victim, as under hhe extradition law he can only bo charged vtibh tho crime for which extradition ia granted.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 18, 22 January 1897, Page 3
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