THE WAITARA TRAGEDY.

Feilding Star, 23 December 1908, Page 3

THE WAITARA TRAGEDY.

DR. GOODE'S INJURY. HOW DID HE GET THAT WOUND? iPBB .BESS ASSOCIATION. I New Plymouth, Deoember 22. The condition of Dr. Goode, who stands charged with the murder of Mrs Klenner, at Waitara last week, is causing medical men some anxiety. It appears that a wound which was noticeable under the chin at the time of arrest has developed dangerous symptoms, and although no information is procurable from the hospital, where prisoner, has been removed for treatment, it is generally understood that doctors consider the injury to be the result of a bullet wound, the bullet having probably lodged in the jaw or neck. This probably .accounts for the blood with which Goode's clothing was oovered at the time of his arrest. On the journey from Waitara to custody a Daily News reporter noticed that Goode complained frequently of pain in the jaw and neck, but it was considered that' he had received some injury during the struggle of his arrest. It is stated that his condition is now somewhat grave, his temperature .being such that au operation can only be attempted at considerable risk. ■_■____■_■■_■■___