VERDICT OF GUILTY.
THE DEATH. SENTENCE PASSED. (Received October 23rd, 5.5 p.m.) ; LONDON, October 22. Giving evidence at the last moment, a draper swore that Crippen had purchased the pyjamas found with the body. Crippen was put through a eevere cross-examination, and was weakest in explaining his flight. His medical wi&essee are high authorities, and their evidence was unshaken. Mr Mnir, in his address, said that with the exception of actual anatomical proof, there was no doubt the body waa that of Belle Elmore. Tho Judge said it was reiinarkaole tho prisoner had not taken steps to get testimony to support his evidence. Tho jury, after half an boor, returned a verdict of '"gnilty," Crippen was thereupon sentenced to (loath. (Received October 24th, 12.30 a.m.) LONDON, October 22. Gripped, irhen leaving the dock, protested his innocence. • The trial of the gill Nβ Neve will commence aa Tuesday.
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Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 13871, 24 October 1910, Page 7
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