ENOUGH FOR ASSASSIN

Auckland Star, Volume LVIII, Issue 143, 20 June 1927, Page 7

ENOUGH FOR ASSASSIN

Tribunal Explains Sentence On

Kowerda.

EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES

(By Cable—Press Association.—Copyright)

(Received 11.30 a.m.)

WARSAW, June 19

. The tribunal, explaining Kowerda's sentence, states that the death penalty is only proper when crime threatens to become epidemic. The Kowerda crime raises no such fears, therefore, a life sentence is sufficient. The extenuating circumstances of accused's youth, his high moral character and the fact that Kowerda may ultimately become a useful member of society render :fif teen years sufficient.