CYANIDE IN DRINK
(N.Z. Press Assn.—Copyright) LONDON, Nov. 8.
A South African accused of pouring cyanide into a barmaid’s drink at a London tavern was found guilty of manslaughter at the Old Bailey Criminal Court. Clifton Viyisle Stofile, had pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder. After a two-hour 40-minute retirement, the jury, by an 11-toone majority, found him guilty of manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. Sentence was postponed.
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Press, Volume CVIII, Issue 31832, 9 November 1968, Page 20
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