GAMBLER’S SUICIDE

Greymouth Evening Star, 30 January 1926, Page 5

GAMBLER’S SUICIDE

DEATH FOLLOW § RUIN

(Australian,and N.Z. Cable Association.)

LONDON, January 28.

The “Daily Express's’’ Nice correspondent says: “Roger Murdoch, believed to have been corn in Australia, aged about 54, committed suicide under strange circumstnaces at his villa, “Roquesbrune, ” at Capinartin. Murdoch was not seen for several days. A neighbour, becoming suspicious,, informed the police, who, when they broke in, found the window closed, and a notice “Beware of gas!’’ pinned at the entrance to the hall, 'lue gas taps in the bathroom were turned on. Murdoch’s body was lying on rugs on the floor. Nearby was a letter, stating that he had sent his wile to England with his remaining money, prior to committing suicide. 1 Murdoch was President of several Riviera sports clubs. He had been losing heavily at the Casino. The “Daily Express’’ says that .the police found two letters, one addressed “Josephine,” and the other, addressed to the Police Commissioner, wherein Murdoch said : “1 lost my money, my wife, my child, and my honour. ’ He had contracted debts, and had been informed by his solicitors that they could send no more money.

The “Daily Chronicle” says Murdoch had the reputation of being wealthy, but he was left practically without resources, owing to continual ill-luck at gambling. His wife departed for home in ignorance of his ruin or his intentions.